Naxos Island Salad Recipe

Name: Naxos Island Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 cup uncooked rice or 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced; 1 large ripe tomatoes, diced, with juice; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 10 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 cups canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or more); 2 garlic cloves, minced (can press as well); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; romaine lettuce leaf, ripped into bite-sized pieces; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1 cup uncooked rice or 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
1 large ripe tomatoes, diced, with juice
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
10 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 cups canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or more)
2 garlic cloves, minced (can press as well)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
romaine lettuce leaf, ripped into bite-sized pieces
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

1
Cook couscous, rice, or pasta according to package directions. Fluff couscous with fork, if using. If using rice, make sure all liquid is absorbed so the rice is dry, not sticky. If using orzo, rinse hot pasta in cool water and drain well.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, pepper, onion, olives, chickpeas, and parsley.
3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper.
4
Add dressing to vegetable mixture and toss well.
5
On a serving dish, arrange lettuce leaves, mound the couscous, rice, or pasta in center and cover with mixed vegetables.
6
Sprinkle with feta, if using, and serve.

480

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 cup uncooked rice or 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced, 1 large ripe tomatoes, diced, with juice, 1 red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Naxos Island Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Naxos Island Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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