Mediterranean orzo salad
Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a refreshing salad recipe that fits a vegetarian diet. It is perfect to serve as a side dish for picnics or summer gatherings. This dish is rich in vitamins and minerals, providing 19% of your daily requirements.
Ingredients
orzo
453.59 g
kosher salt
10 servings
pine nuts
67.5 g
extra virgin olive oil
8 Tbsps
green onions
4
flatleaf parsley
30 g
lemon
1
cucumber
1
green bell pepper
1
cherry tomatoes
1.05 pts
red onion
0.5
peperoncino
12
feta cheese
225 g
red wine vinegar
4 Tbsps
Method
- Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil. Generously salt water and cook orzo until tender, approximately 7-9 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- While orzo is cooking, spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast lightly in oven on 400 degrees.
- Remove from oven and set aside.
- Heat two tablespoons of EVOO on medium heat in a non-stick pan.
- Saute chopped green onions for approximately 2 minutes.
- Add parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, toasted pine nuts and cooked orzo.
- Saute for 3-4 minutes for flavors to combine and absorb into the orzo.
- Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion and pepperoncinis to orzo mixture.
- Additionally add crumbled feta cheese, red wine vinegar and remaining six tablespoons of EVOO.
- Mix well. Can be refrigerated or served immediately.
Nutrition:
Carbs
42 g
Fat
21 g
Protein
11 g
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