13:53, 05 Jun 2023, author: Ermakova M.

Greek salad Orzo

Name: Greek salad Orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: For refueling:; Fresh lemon juice - 2 tbsp.; Dijon mustard - ½ tsp; Olive oil - ¼ tbsp.; Fresh dill - 2 tbsp. chopped + for serving; Red onion - ¼ tbsp.; Freshly ground black pepper; For salad:; Orzo - 230 gr; Cucumbers - 3 pcs; Cherry tomatoes - 2 tbsp.; Canned chickpeas - 400 gr; Pitted kalamata olives - ½ tbsp.; Crushed feta - 1 tbsp.

Today we will prepare a Greek salad using orzo. Although it looks a bit like rice, orzo is not a grain. It's pasta! It is an excellent salad base.

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Note:

You can add any vegetables, cheese, and dressing you like, but this simple, fresh recipe is filled with all of our favorite bright Mediterranean flavors and toppings, like sweet tomatoes, salted olives, cucumber, and spicy feta.

Take it to the park for a light picnic or as a refreshing summer addition to your group meal.

Greek salad Orzo

Кухня: Greek, cалат, калории: 408, время приготовления: 00:45

Ингредиенты

For refueling:

Fresh lemon juice - 2 tbsp.

Dijon mustard - ½ tsp

Olive oil - ¼ tbsp.

Fresh dill - 2 tbsp. chopped + for serving

Red onion - ¼ tbsp.

Freshly ground black pepper

For salad:

Orzo - 230 gr

Cucumbers - 3 pcs

Cherry tomatoes - 2 tbsp.

Canned chickpeas - 400 gr

Pitted kalamata olives - ½ tbsp.

Crushed feta - 1 tbsp.

Рецепт

1. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain the water and set aside.

2. Make dressing: In a large bowl, combine lemon juice and mustard. While stirring vigorously with a whisk, slowly add the oil until completely combined. Add dill and red onion, then season with salt and pepper.

3. Prepare the salad: In a bowl of dressing, add the orzo, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, washed and dried chickpeas, and olives and toss to combine. Add feta and serve sprinkled with dill on top.