Greek Orzo Salad Recipe #39658
Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta,,which I'm sure you will enjoy, if you've never tried it. This is wonderful for a nice summer evening. 1
by Crabbycakes
20 min | 12 min prep
SERVES 4 -6
- 1 cup orzo pasta (1/2 lb)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 10-15 grape tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup black olives, preferably kalamata,pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup bottled greek vinaigrette dressing (or homemade)
- 1/2 cup scallion, chopped
- In a large saucepan of lightly salted, (add tsp olive oil, if desired) boiling water, cook orzo until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Pour into colander and rise under cold running water.
- Drain well.
- Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine orzo with feta,cucumber,bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives.
- Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to combine, and sprinkle with scallions on top.
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