Best 7 Perfect Greek Summer Salad With Orzo Recipes

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Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with this delectable summer salad featuring orzo, a versatile pasta that adds a delightful bite. This vibrant dish bursts with the flavors of the Mediterranean, combining fresh, seasonal vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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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

PERFECT GREEK ORZO SALAD



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Make and share this Perfect Greek Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christines Yellow K

Categories     Greek

Time 30m

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb orzo pasta
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced into large pieces
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
8 ounces black olives, sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons parsley, well chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 tablespoon oregano
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine cucumber, feta, black olives, tomatoes & parsley.
  • Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo as directed on box. Drain and rinse with water to cool. Return pasta to pot (pot should be cooled down). Mix cucumber mixture into orzo.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Mix well to combine. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.

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.

SUMMER ORZO SALAD



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch scallions
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup Kalamata or cured black olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 red onion, finely diced
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to high heat.
  • Toss the scallions in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallions until the bulbs are tender and the greens are well-charred, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Alternately, you can char the scallions in a cast-iron pan on the stove.) Chop the white and light green parts finely, then discard the remaining ends of the scallions.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Drop in the orzo and begin to cook. Meanwhile, add the chopped scallions to a medium bowl. Add the vinegar, Dijon mustard, remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and half of the olives and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and rinse to cool. Immediately toss in some of the vinaigrette, along with the cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, red onion and remaining olives. Mix well. Add more dressing to taste. Top with the goat cheese and serve.

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

GREEK SALAD WITH ORZO



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"This salad was created in summer when my tomato garden was more bountiful than ever," says Kelly Skahan from Springfield, Missouri. "It's a snap to prepare and simply sensational."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts water
1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup cut fresh green beans, cooked
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 5 minutes. Add beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until orzo and beans are tender., Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, lemon juice and zest. Drain orzo and beans; rinse in cold water. Stir into tomato mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GREEK ORZO SALAD



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Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta,,which I'm sure you will enjoy, if you've never tried it. This is wonderful for a nice summer evening. 1

Provided by Crabbycakes

Categories     Greek

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup orzo pasta (1/2 lb)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
10 -15 grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup black olives, preferably kalamata,pitted and halved
1/2 cup bottled greek vinaigrette dressing (or homemade)
1/2 cup scallion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of lightly salted, (add tsp olive oil, if desired) boiling water, cook orzo until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • Pour into colander and rise under cold running water.
  • Drain well.
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine orzo with feta,cucumber,bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives.
  • Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to combine, and sprinkle with scallions on top.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the orzo according to the package directions.
  • Chop the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
  • For a more flavorful salad, marinate the vegetables in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before adding them to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This Greek summer salad with orzo is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of fresh vegetables, orzo, and feta cheese is sure to please everyone. The salad is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious summer salad, give this recipe a try.

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