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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly marries the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. This delightful salad features tender orzo pasta tossed with juicy baby plum tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy cucumbers, all drizzled with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil and red apple vinegar. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, this salad can be made ahead of time and served chilled, making it a versatile option for any occasion. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying textures, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 300g / 1 1/2 cups uncooked Orzo
  • 150g / 5.3oz Baby Plum Tomatoes (halved)
  • 100g / 3.5oz Feta (sliced into tiny cubes)
  • 100g / 3.5oz Kalamata Olives (halved)
  • 75g / 2.6oz Green Pepper (finely diced)
  • 75g / 2.6oz Cucumber (sliced into thin quarter pieces)
  • 3 tbsp very finely diced Red Onion (1/2 small/medium onion)
  • 1 small clove of Garlic (very finely diced)
  • 1 small bunch Fresh Parsley (finely diced) (1oz/30g)
  • 80ml / 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Red apple vinegar Vinegar
  • 1 heaped tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp EACH: Salt, Black Pepper (plus more to taste if desired)
  • 1/2 Lemon (juice only)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red apple vinegar, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add halved tomatoes, cubed feta, olives, finely diced onion, and garlic to the dressing mixture. Stir well to combine and let marinate for at least one hour at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
  3. Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool; then shake off excess water.
  4. Combine the cooled orzo with the marinated mixture. Gently fold in diced cucumber and green pepper. Squeeze half a lemon over the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.

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