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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
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Treat yourself to a delightful Greek Orzo Pasta Salad, bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make dish combines tender orzo pasta with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives, all tossed in a zesty olive oil dressing. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a light main course, this salad is not just quick to prepare but also allows for plenty of customization based on your tastes. Serve it chilled for a refreshing meal that’s sure to impress guests at any gathering.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red apple vinegar, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add halved tomatoes, cubed feta cheese, olives, diced red onion, and garlic to the bowl. Gently mix and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Combine the cooled orzo with the marinated mixture and stir in diced green pepper and cucumber. Squeeze lemon juice over the salad before serving.

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