Greek Orzo Summer Salad Recipe
Forget boring pasta salad, coleslaw and potato salad this beach season! If you’re looking for the perfect summer side dish to take to a cookout, party or barbecue, our Greek Orzo Summer Salad is your answer! Featuring seasonal summer veggies, whole wheat orzo and freshly chopped herbs, this light and healthy Greek orzo recipe is the perfect crisp and refreshing dish to keep you cool. Plus, you can easily turn it into a full on Flex meal by topping it with grilled chicken, cooked shrimp or baked tofu!
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat orzo, cooked
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup parsley fresh, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
- Dressing
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Combine the salad ingredients in a large serving bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 245g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 579 | |
| Calories from Fat 120 | 21% |
| Total Fat 13.52g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.86g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium 483mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 97.26g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 19% |
| Sugars 8.94g | 6% |
| Protein 16.72g | 27% |
