Orzo Pasta Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Orzo pasta 200 g · 700 kcal
• Cherry tomatoes 250 g · 45 kcal
• Cucumber 200 g · 30 kcal
• Red onion 70 g · 28 kcal
• Red bell pepper 150 g · 30 kcal
• Kalamata olives, pitted 100 g · 115 kcal
• Feta cheese 120 g · 312 kcal
• Fresh parsley, chopped 20 g · 8 kcal
• Olive oil 69 g · 610 kcal
• Lemon juice 40 g · 9 kcal
• Garlic, minced 6 g · 9 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Let it cool completely.
2. While the pasta cools, dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper. Pit and slice the Kalamata olives, and crumble the feta cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo pasta, diced vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. This salad is best served chilled or at room temperature.