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Orzo Salad (Recipe)

Orzo Salad (Recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 cups orzo pasta (whole wheat)
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (Kasadrinos **FREE Bottle**)
  
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  
• 2 cucumbers, English, halved vertically, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cup Feta cheese , cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp minced fresh parsley, plus more for topping
• 1 cup Greek salad dressing, homemade or store bought

For the dressing

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or neutral oil of choice
  
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

• 1.  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to package directions, or until al dente. Drain the orzo and toss it with 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp vinegar. This will help stop the orzo from sticking together while cooling and it will soak up the flavour from the vinegar. Set aside in the fridge to cool.

• 2. For the homemade dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and several grinds of pepper.

• 3. In a large bowl, toss together the cooked orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, red onion, olives, dill, oregano, salt and half of the parsley.

• 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and combine.

• 5. Toss to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.

• 6. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve

Enjoy!!!

Servings : 8
Ready in : 50 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Calories: 317kcal

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