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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad


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  • Author: Aimee Iorio
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 8 oz orzo
  • 1½ cups finely diced persian cucumber
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, halved
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

For the Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon
  • 1½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and heavily salt the water. Add 8 oz of orzo and cook according to the package directions until tender. Drain and let halve 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, slice ½ cup kalamata olives, crumble ¾ cup feta, and finely chop 3 tablespoons fresh dill.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1½ teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add the cooled orzo to a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the orzo and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Add the diced cucumber, tomatoes, kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and fresh dill. Gently toss until everything is combined.
  5. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Finish with extra lemon zest and fresh dill before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Stovetop