Orzo Pasta Salad

Health score
18%
Orzo Pasta Salad
55 min.
4
240kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Orzo Pasta Salad! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly cooked orzo pasta serves as the base, providing a delightful texture that pairs beautifully with a medley of fresh ingredients.

Imagine the creamy crumbles of feta cheese mingling with the bright zest of lemon and the earthy notes of kalamata olives. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the freshness of finely chopped parsley and the rich, tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. This salad is versatile enough to be enjoyed as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a light snack, making it an ideal addition to any meal.

With a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish that serves four, making it perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. At only 240 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste. The balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that you’ll feel satisfied and energized.

Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a refreshing dish to brighten your day, this Orzo Pasta Salad is sure to impress. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy the delightful flavors that await!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  •  juice of lemon juiced
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 cup water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  3. Place the sun-dried tomatoes into the boiling water in a bowl, and let stand for 10 minutes to plump up.
  4. Drain off excess water.
  5. Toss the cooked orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, olives, parsley, and feta cheese together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories240kcal
Protein12.27%
Fat32.8%
Carbs54.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.75
Glycemic Load
12.29
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.959565214489%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:240.12kcal
12.01%
Fat:8.92g
13.72%
Saturated Fat:2.21g
13.83%
Carbohydrates:33.6g
11.2%
Net Carbohydrates:30.86g
11.22%
Sugar:3.9g
4.33%
Cholesterol:8.34mg
2.78%
Sodium:577.24mg
25.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.5g
15%
Vitamin K:67.01µg
63.82%
Selenium:25.65µg
36.64%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.04%
Phosphorus:130.39mg
13.04%
Vitamin C:10.59mg
12.83%
Copper:0.24mg
12.05%
Fiber:2.75g
10.99%
Potassium:360.91mg
10.31%
Magnesium:39.48mg
9.87%
Vitamin A:482.32IU
9.65%
Iron:1.52mg
8.42%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.31%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.3%
Calcium:77.1mg
7.71%
Vitamin B3:1.45mg
7.24%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.6%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.39%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.2%
Folate:22.13µg
5.53%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.24%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.64%
Source:Allrecipes