Orzo Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Tomato
Orzo Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Tomato pairs tender pasta with cool, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives, all brightened by lemon and a hint of cumin. Creamy feta ties everything together for a refreshing balance of tangy and savory notes. It’s perfect chilled for summer lunches, picnics, or as a vibrant side at dinner gatherings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a saucepan, bring the orzo, chicken broth, water, and 1/2 bell pepper to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to low and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and rinse, then let cool.
- 4
Move the orzo mixture to a large bowl.
- 5
Add the remaining 1/2 bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat.
- 6
Stir in the cucumbers, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss well.
- 7
Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top.
- 8
Refrigerate the salad for 1 hour.
- 9
Toss once or twice before serving; season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 299.91 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.11 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.45 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.51 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 32.11 mg Moderate
- Sodium 908.91 mg High
- Fiber 4.73 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.55 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 163.96 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source
- Potassium 117.92 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 259.01 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 35.52 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
Orzo Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Tomato is a Greek side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 299.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orzo Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Tomato?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Orzo Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Tomato made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Ground Cumin, Kalamata Olives. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orzo Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Tomato?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orzo Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Tomato easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 9 steps.
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