Orzo Summa Domae (Greek Orzo Salad) Recipe

Name: Orzo Summa Domae (Greek Orzo Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked; 1 large sweet red pepper; ¼ cup kalamata olive, coarsely chopped; ½ cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped; ⅓ cup green onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked
1 large sweet red pepper
¼ cup kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
½ cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
⅓ cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Cook orzo per package directions.
2
Roast the red pepper:
3
Quarter the pepper, remove stem and seeds.
4
Broil the pepper skin side up until skins blisters and blackens, about 8-10 minutes.
5
Immediately put the pepper in a bowl, cover it with a lid or plastic wrap, and let stand for 15-20 minutes.
6
Peel off and discard the charred skin.
7
Chop the pepper.
8
Combine the orzo, roasted red pepper, pistachios, green onions, olives, parsley and oregano in a large bowl.
9
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk together.
10
Pour dressing over orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat.
11
Refrigerate.
12
Before serving, crumble 1/2 cup feta cheese over top of salad (or gently combine into salad if you prefer).

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked, 1 large sweet red pepper, ¼ cup kalamata olive, coarsely chopped, ½ cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Orzo Summa Domae (Greek Orzo Salad) 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 Summa Domae (Greek Orzo Salad)

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