Best 8 Colorful Greek Orzo Salad Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with our guide to creating the ultimate colorful Greek orzo salad. This vibrant dish, brimming with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and the distinctive flavors of traditional Greek ingredients, offers a delightful symphony of textures and tastes. Discover how to transform simple ingredients into a vibrant and flavorful masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Greece.

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PERFECT GREEK SUMMER SALAD WITH ORZO



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A very satisfying summer pasta salad to enjoy for lunch or a light dinner!

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Summer Salad

Time 23m

Yield 4-5

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ lb. orzo pasta
10 oz. cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 small Persian cucumbers, skin on, chopped
¼ of small red onion, minced
½ tsp. dried Greek oregano
12 Kalamata olives, cut in quarters
5 oz. Greek Feta in block, cut in small cubes
Lemon Dressing:
1 garlic clove, grated in the microplane
½ tsp. sea salt (or more)
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
½ tsp. dried Greek oregano
3 TBSP. lemon juice
6 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
  • Cook the orzo in plenty of boiling salted water for about 7 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook it. Drain well and transfer to a large salad bowl. Drizzle with a little of the dressing and toss to coat. Let it cool.
  • Prep the vegetables and add them to the salad bowl. Add the olives and the Greek Feta cheese. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and toss gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Serve at room temperature.

GREEK ORZO SALAD



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Tart and refreshing, this side salad is a big hit at Judy Roberts' Las Vegas, Nevada home. With all the tasty toppings-including red onion, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and a zesty dressing-you'd never know it has just 7 grams of fat. "Tiny pasta called orzo gives it extra interest," Judy notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
12 pitted ripe or Greek olives, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large serving bowl, toss orzo with 2 teaspoons oil. , In another bowl, combine the onion, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and remaining oil; pour over orzo and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours. Just before serving, gently stir in tomatoes, cucumber, olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK ORZO SALAD



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A delicious, colorful salad, with artichoke hearts and feta. I receive a lot of requests for this one.

Provided by Patrice

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon lemon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.
  • 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.
  • Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 615.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

COLORFUL GREEK ORZO SALAD



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The herbs and vegetables give this fresh-tasting pasta salad a colorful appearance, while the dressing adds a nice gloss. -Diane Werner

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large serving bowl; add the corn, red pepper, tomatoes, olives, onion, basil and parsley. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.,

Nutrition Facts :

GREEK ORZO SALAD (ORZO FETA SALAD)



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Greek Orzo Salad with feta cheese is one of those super simple dishes that take just so little effort to prepare! Short cooking time, little preparation and you will have a delicious light meal or side dish in 30'!

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tbsp olive oil
a kettle of boiling water
300g orzo (1 3/4 cups)
400g cherry tomatoes (14 oz)
1 small red onion
1 English cucumber
2 handfuls Kalamata olives
30g fresh basil leaves (1 oz)
15g fresh dill (1/2 oz)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
zest of 1 lemon
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
180g cubed feta (6 oz)

Steps:

  • To prepare this delicious Greek orzo salad recipe, start with cooking the orzo pasta. Boil the water in the kettle. At the same time heat the olive oil over a medium high heat in a large saucepan. Once the oil is shimmering, add the orzo and cook, stirring often until the orzo starts to color. Fill the pan with boiling water, stir in a of teaspoon of salt and cook the orzo for 10-12 minutes, until just tender and al-dente.
  • Drain the orzo and rinse under a cold tap until the water running out the pasta runs clear. Set aside to drain away any excess water, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta sticking to each other.
  • Meanwhile, quarter the cherry tomatoes, peel and finely chop the onion and the cucumber, and quarter the olives.
  • Transfer the cooked orzo to a large bowl and stir in the salad vegetables. Roughly chop the fresh herbs and add those too.
  • To make the dressing, in a small bowl combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, lemon zest, and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Stir this into the orzo mixture.
  • Add the cubed feta and stir carefully, making sure the cheese pieces don't break up too much. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed, and leave to stand in the fridge for roughly an hour before serving to allow the orzo to soak up the dressing. Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD



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This light and refreshing cold pasta salad is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and pairs well with grilled proteins, such as fish, pork, chicken or steak. If you make this in advance, reserve a bit of the dressing to add right before serving, as the pasta has a tendency to soak up the dressing as it sits over time.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced red onion
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup pitted Mediterranean olives, cut in half
1 cup finely diced Asiago cheese
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
  • Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
  • Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 819 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

GREEK ORZO SALAD



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I combined several recipes to create this one...everytime I make it everyone wants the recipe so it seems to be popular.

Provided by gingerkitten D

Categories     Greek

Time 40m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives
2 tablespoons capers (the small ones)
1 teaspoon grainy mustard (such as Maille)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Boil Orzo pasta in water until al dente.
  • Drain and allow to cool.
  • Mix the pasta with the onion, tomato, basil, olives, and capers.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the mustard and lemon juice.
  • Gradually whisk in the oil until it forms an emulsion.
  • Add in the oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until cold.
  • Toss in the feta cheese and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.3, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 521, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5, Protein 11

GREEK ORZO SALAD



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A delicious, colorful salad, with artichoke hearts and feta. I receive a lot of requests for this one.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Artichoke

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts
1 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 389.5, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 5, Protein 11.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and a good quality olive oil will make a big difference.
  • Don't overcook the orzo. It should be al dente, with a slight bite to it.
  • Let the salad cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
  • Serve the salad with a variety of toppings, such as feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and red onion. This will add extra flavor and texture to the dish.

Conclusion:

Greek orzo salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright colors and flavorful ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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