Description
A delicious and colorful salad made with orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing, perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Toss the ingredients gently to mix well.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orzo salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, quick lunch, vegetarian recipe