Greek Orzo Salad (Fresh, Easy & Mediterranean-Inspired)
Greek Orzo Salad is fresh, vibrant, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. Tender orzo pasta is tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, creamy feta, and a bright lemon-oregano dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for grilled chicken, seafood, or summer cookouts — and it also works beautifully as a light meal on its own. Make it ahead and let the flavors mingle for an even better bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced cucumber
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lemon Dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 large lemon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water to stop cooking.
Transfer cooled orzo to a large bowl.
Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 9g