Name: Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup dry orzo pasta; 1 pt cherry tomatoes; 1 cucumber; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 cup feta cheese; 0.5 cup Kalamata olives; 0.5 red onion; 3 tablespoons oregano

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Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients

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Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

1 cup dry orzo pasta

1 pt cherry tomatoeshalved

1 cucumberchopped

1 yellow bell pepperchopped

1 cup feta cheesecrumbled

½ cup Kalamata olivescoarsely chopped

½ red onionthinly sliced and cut into bite-sized pieces

3 tablespoons oreganofreshly chopped

Instructions

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Instructions

Cook the orzo according to package directions. Place in a colander and rinse under cold water and drain well.

Place the orzo in a large bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, feta cheese, kalamata olives, red onion and chopped oregano, then toss with the desired amount of Greek dressing until well coated. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Ice Bath for Perfect Orzo Texture 🧊
After cooking the orzo, immediately transfer it to an ice bath for 1-2 minutes to stop the cooking process and prevent mushiness, then drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Salt Your Tomatoes Separately ✨
Cut cherry tomatoes in half and lightly salt them 15 minutes before adding to the salad to draw out their natural juices, creating a flavorful brine that seasons the entire dish.
Make It a Day Ahead 🕐
Prepare the salad the night before and refrigerate, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully and the feta to absorb the dressing for maximum taste impact—add fresh herbs just before serving.
Bloom Your Oregano in Oil 🌿
Whisk dried oregano with olive oil and lemon juice for your dressing 5 minutes before mixing the salad to release its essential oils and deepen the authentic Mediterranean flavor.
Dice Everything Uniformly 🔪
Cut all vegetables (cucumber, peppers, onions, tomatoes) into similar-sized pieces so every forkful has balanced flavors and creates an appealing, professional presentation.