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feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, orzo, and dill in a bowl
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5 from 1 vote

Easy Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

This fresh delicious orzo pasta salad is packed with salty feta, fresh veggies, and bright lemon dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, fresh salad, greek pasta, Greek salad, lunch salad ideas, olives, orzo, pasta salad, sun dried tomatoes
Servings: 6
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta salad
  • ¼ tsp lemon zest
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tsp garlic pressed or minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups cucumber medium diced
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup olives halved, black or pitted kalamata
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill minced
  • Optional 2 tsp capers, minced

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil then cook orzo for 10 minutes.
  • While orzo is cooking, in a medium bowl make the dressing by combining lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, sea salt, and sugar. Whisk to bring together.
  • When ready, drain the orzo and place it - hot - into a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the pasta and stir well.
  • As the pasta cools stir it periodically so it soaks up the dressing well.
  • Once pasta has cooled add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Taste once combined then adjust with more salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 703mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g