Greek Orzo Salad

Health score
18%
Greek Orzo Salad
80 min.
6
301kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Greek Orzo Salad! This vibrant dish is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfectly suited for any occasion, whether as a side dish at a summer barbecue, a refreshing starter for a dinner party, or a light snack to enjoy on a sunny afternoon, this salad is sure to impress.

Imagine the delightful combination of tender orzo pasta, briny black olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed together with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions. Each bite is a burst of Mediterranean goodness, enhanced by the aromatic touch of fresh parsley and the tangy kick of lemon juice. The marinated artichoke hearts add a unique depth of flavor, making this salad not only delicious but also incredibly satisfying.

With a preparation time of just 80 minutes, you can easily whip up this dish for your next gathering or simply to enjoy at home. The best part? It can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. So, gather your ingredients, and let’s create a dish that will transport you straight to the sun-kissed shores of Greece!

Ingredients

  • ounce olives black drained canned
  •  cucumber seeded chopped
  • cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon pepper 
  • 12 ounce marinated artichoke hearts canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta uncooked
  •  onion red chopped
  •  tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.
  4. In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and lemon pepper. Toss and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator.
  5. Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories301kcal
Protein13.25%
Fat38.15%
Carbs48.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.33
Glycemic Load
12.26
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.839999942676%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Apigenin
5.39mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.4mg
Quercetin
3.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:300.78kcal
15.04%
Fat:12.67g
19.49%
Saturated Fat:4.22g
26.36%
Carbohydrates:36.31g
12.1%
Net Carbohydrates:32.55g
11.84%
Sugar:3.72g
4.13%
Cholesterol:22.25mg
7.42%
Sodium:654.38mg
28.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.9g
19.79%
Vitamin K:48.22µg
45.93%
Selenium:27.7µg
39.57%
Vitamin C:21.97mg
26.63%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.41%
Vitamin A:1131.26IU
22.63%
Phosphorus:178.4mg
17.84%
Calcium:167.65mg
16.76%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.27%
Fiber:3.76g
15.03%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.59%
Zinc:1.44mg
9.59%
Copper:0.19mg
9.49%
Magnesium:37.89mg
9.47%
Iron:1.54mg
8.57%
Folate:33.32µg
8.33%
Potassium:267.19mg
7.63%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.27%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
7.04%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.83%
Vitamin B3:1.11mg
5.57%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.2%
Source:Allrecipes