Lemony Greek Orzo Salad
A bright Mediterranean pasta salad with feta, olives, and fresh vegetables.
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15 minsEasy4 servings
Nutrition per serving
340
Calories
11g
Protein
42g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1.5 cupsOrzo pasta
- 1/2 cupKalamata olives
- 100gFeta cheese
- 1Cucumber, diced
- 3 tbspLemon juice
- 2 tbspFresh dill
Instructions
- 1
Cook orzo in salted water until al dente.
- 2
Rinse with cold water and drain well.
- 3
Toss orzo with chopped cucumbers, olives, and feta.
- 4
Whisk lemon juice and olive oil, then pour over salad.
- 5
Garnish with fresh dill and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g19%
Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Sugars 6.3g
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 200 IUVitamin C 28 mgCalcium 220 mgIron 1.2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
💡 Tips for Lemony Greek Orzo Salad
- • This recipe packs well for meal prep - store in airtight containers.
- • Save a cup of pasta water - the starch helps bind sauces.
- • Roll citrus on the counter before juicing to get more juice out.
- • Grate cheese fresh rather than pre-shredded for better melting and flavor.
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