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Zesty Greek Orzo Pasta Salad: A Summer Favorite You’ll Make on Repeat

This Zesty Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings. It's packed with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a tangy lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook orzo until al dente, drain and cool.
  2. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, parsley, and dill in a bowl.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add orzo to vegetables and pour dressing over top.
  5. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Chill briefly before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.