Greek Orzo Salad

 

Ingredients:

1 cup orzo pasta

1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, diced

½ red onion, finely chopped

½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh dill (optional)

Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions:

1. Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.

2. In a large bowl, combine orzo, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, and dill.

3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

5. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld.

Great for meal prep, picnics, or as a side for grilled meats! Let me know if you want any tweaks.