Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad brings bright, briny flavors with crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and tender marinated artichokes, all balanced by creamy feta and a citrusy herb finish. The reserved artichoke marinade doubles as a punchy dressing, giving every bite a fresh lift. Serve chilled for lunch, picnics, or as a lively side at dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add pasta and cook until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 3
Drain the artichoke hearts, saving the liquid.
- 4
Gather the prepared ingredients together.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomato, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and lemon pepper; toss well.
- 6
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- 7
Just before serving, drizzle the reserved artichoke marinade over the salad.
- 8
Enjoy!
- Calories 315.12 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.04 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.85 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.82 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.44 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 25.37 mg Moderate
- Sodium 648.25 mg High
- Fiber 2.89 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.86 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 152.04 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.56 mg Moderate
- Potassium 156.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 213.69 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 22.06 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Cucumber. Each serving provides about 315.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Dried Oregano. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
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