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Writer's pictureFrancesca Loomis

Greek Orzo Salad

Updated: Oct 20, 2022

I rarely shop or eat at Whole Food's but I went the other day to return an Amazon package and decided to try out their food bar. I was pleasantly surprised by their Greek orzo salad, so much so that I could not stop thinking about it so I decided to make it myself. This recipe came very close to theirs and with added protein (pictured) it's very filling and not to mention healthy for you!



Servings: 6-8 (I do 8 when I add protein)


Ingredients (vinaigrette):

1/3 cup olive oil

1 lemon (3-4 tbsp), juiced

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste


Ingredients (salad):

8 oz dry orzo pasta

5-6 oz crumbled feta cheese (I prefer reduced fat)

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 large cucumber, chopped

1/4-1/2 cup red onion, diced

1/4-1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved

1-2 cups baby spinach

2-3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

2-3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped


You can adjust the amounts of veggies to add based on your personal preferences.


Directions:

Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Cook your orzo in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions, about 8-9 minutes. Prep your veggies and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add your drained orzo and vinaigrette to your bowl (I add the orzo while still warm so that the baby spinach wilts down a little). Mix until combined, adjust seasoning, cover and refrigerate. Best eaten when cold. Goes well with chicken if you need the extra protein.


Recipe inspired by Cooking Classy.

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