Orzo Salad With Feta Recipe

Name: Orzo Salad With Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta, prepared according to directions, drained and cooled (be sure to salt water before adding orzo); ½ cup light mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons flavorful extra virgin olive oil; 1 -2 dash red wine vinegar; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 12 red onion, coarsely chopped; 12 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; ½ cup black olives, pitted, halved, rinsed, well drained (good quality olives, such as Kalamata); ½ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 1 cup firm feta cheese, cubed; 14-1 teaspoon salt (according to taste); pepper, freshly ground; ½ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped; garlic, crushed (1/2 clove) (optional)

Servings: persons

16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta, prepared according to directions, drained and cooled (be sure to salt water before adding orzo)
½ cup light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons flavorful extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 dash red wine vinegar
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
12 red onion, coarsely chopped
12 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
½ cup black olives, pitted, halved, rinsed, well drained (good quality olives, such as Kalamata)
½ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 cup firm feta cheese, cubed
14-1 teaspoon salt (according to taste)
pepper, freshly ground
½ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
garlic, crushed (1/2 clove) (optional)

1
In a large glass bowl, mix the cooked orzo (which has been drained and cooled to just above room temperature) with the mayonnaise.
2
Stir in olive oil and mix well.
3
Add a dash of vinegar and stir.
4
(If using crushed garlic, mix in now.
5
).
6
Stir in all the chopped ingredients, adding the cheese last (to keep it from crumbling too much during mixing).
7
Add a little pepper and stir.
8
Taste the mixture before deciding how much salt to add (some brands and varieties of olives are much saltier than others).
9
For the best flavor, refrigerate this for a few hours and then let come to room temperature before serving.
10
NOTE: if the salad seems too dry before serving, add a little more mayo, a drop of red wine vinegar and a tablespoon or two of milk.
11
Adjust the salt, if needed.
12
TO TRY: I haven't tried it yet but I'm thinking that this recipe might be good with plain Greek yogurt substituted for some of the mayo mixture, a sprig or two of mint finely chopped with the parsley and the addition of half a peeled and chopped English cucumber.

1010

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta, prepared according to directions, drained and cooled (be sure to salt water before adding orzo), ½ cup light mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons flavorful extra virgin olive oil, 1 -2 dash red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Orzo Salad With Feta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Orzo Salad With Feta

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