Orzo Greek Pasta Salad

Serves 8

Ingredients

Orzo salad

• 8 oz uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped English cucumbers
• ½ cup thinly sliced purple onion
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles

Dressing

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons honey
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Directions

1. Cook orzo according to package directions and drain.
2. Add chopped vegetables, cheese, and dressing and toss.
3. Serve cold.

Download the recipe here.

Nutrition

Per 1 cup serving: 257 calories, Total fat 13 g, Total carbohydrates 26 grams, Dietary fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams

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