Greek Orzo Salad

This vibrant Greek Orzo Salad features tender orzo pasta tossed with cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives. The salad is brought together with a zesty dressing inspired by classic Greek souvlaki flavours, adding a fresh and savoury touch. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or for sharing at a summer potluck, this salad delivers a true taste of the Mediterranean.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Course: Salads
• Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups dry orzo pasta   
• 1 cucumber, diced                                                                                                    
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved lenthwise                                                           
• 1/2 cup chopped red onions                                                                                 
• 1 red bell pepper, diced                                                           
• 1 cup feta, cubed small                                                                                   
• 1/2 cup halved & pitted kalamata olives     

Dressing:

• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar                                                                                           
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)                                                               
• 2 tsp honey                                                                                                         
• 2 tsp Mae’s Seasonings Greek Souvlaki
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic                                                                                       
• 1/2 tsp granulated onion                                                                                       
• 1/4 tsp salt                                                                                                               
• 1/3 cup olive oil  

Instructions

1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions.                 
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Greek Souvlaki, garlic, onion, and salt. Stir together then add in olive oil slowly.
3. Once pasta is cooked, drain and let sit in a large bowl for 10 minutes to cool down. Mix in dressing and let sit in refrigerator for 1 hour.
4. Then add in cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, feta and olives.

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