{"id":171247,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/greek-orzo-salad\/"},"modified":"2024-08-28T23:52:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T04:52:32","slug":"greek-orzo-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/greek-orzo-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Orzo Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"
You can never go wrong with a Greek orzo salad. With some fresh produce and simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, you can make a vibrant, colorful side dish for dinner any night of the week. Since the salad holds up well in the fridge, you can even keep it on hand for a quick lunch throughout the week. Yup, we consider this to be one of the best potluck salads<\/a> to help feed a crowd!<\/p>\n To make this Greek orzo salad, you only need to cook one thing: orzo. Other than that, it’s just chopping a few vegetables and mixing with the dressing. This recipe is simple and quick to prepare, and the result is a flavorful and delicious meal for the household.<\/p>\n Cook the orzo according to package directions.<\/p>\n Drain the orzo, and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with 2 teaspoons oil.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Make sure to use a big pinch of salt in your pasta water! This will help infuse the orzo with some flavor from the start.<\/p>\n In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the onion, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and remaining 4 teaspoons oil.<\/p>\n Pour the onion mixture over the orzo, and toss to evenly coat.<\/p>\n Cover and refrigerate until chilled.<\/p>\n Just before serving, gently stir in the tomatoes, cucumber, olives and cheese.<\/p>\n This is a great way to use up leftover orzo. Though the orzo can soak up the dressing best while it’s still warm, you can always dress the leftover orzo, and let it sit a bit longer to take in the flavors.<\/p>\n This salad goes great with other Greek recipes<\/a> from chicken souvlaki pitas<\/a> to Greek pork chops<\/a>.<\/p>\n Generally, you should only rinse orzo if it will be baked into a dish or served cold in a salad. Rinsing can remove the starch that helps sauces and seasonings cling to the pasta. For this recipe, we recommend a light rinse to stop the cooking process before immediately tossing with olive oil; otherwise, you might end up with a gummy pasta salad.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. 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Was well received for a large group with big appetites, easy to serve & eat. Very refreshing & easily stayed chilled in my cooler. I found it addictive & the orzo something different & never got soggy. Everyone loved it. Yummy! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-05-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Diane738"},"reviewBody":" Why do Americans have an obsession with putting sugar in everything? It is not needed in this recipe!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-05-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Xan147"},"reviewBody":" Mouthwatering!!!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ConnieK"},"reviewBody":"This is so good. I have made it several times now. I took it to work for a potluck during the holidays and everyone loved it. It is easy to make and tastes even better the next day. I did make one change. I thought it had too much onion so I use half the amount of onion called for in the recipe (1\/2 a medium red onion instead of a whole one) and it's excellent that way for me.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cmdaiber"},"reviewBody":"I recently taste tested an Orzo Greek Pasta Salad at our Sams Club and knew I had to find a recipe. This is not exactly the same but it is yummy. I might say it is better actually. I didn't have fresh parsley for the recipe so used dry. Fresh would make it really pop in color. I read you use 1\/2 what is called for when using dried herbs. I used Kalamata Olives. Not sure what the family will say but MAN this is YUMMY!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"leosmaw"},"reviewBody":"Very tasty salad. Made as written except I took a suggestion on the onion from ConnieK and only used half. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Cook the orzo<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Dress the pasta<\/h3>\n
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Greek Orzo Salad Variations<\/h2>\n
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Greek Orzo Salad Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can you use leftover orzo for this recipe?<\/h3>\n
What can I serve with Greek orzo salad?<\/h3>\n
Should I rinse my orzo?<\/h3>\n
Greek Orzo Salad Tips <\/h2>
Does orzo need to be rinsed? <\/h3>Generally, you should only rinse orzo if it will be baked into a dish or served cold in a salad. Rinsing can remove the starch that helps sauces and seasonings cling to the pasta. For this recipe, we recommend a light rinse to stop the cooking process before immediately tossing with olive oil; otherwise, you might end up with a gummy pasta salad. \r\n
What can you serve with Greek orzo salad? <\/h3>This refreshing cucumber-infused water<\/a> goes so well with the fresh ingredients in this Greek orzo salad and makes for an excellent picnic drink. If you want to kick it up, this cucumber gin smash<\/a> is a great dinner beverage as well.
What else can you add to Greek orzo salad? <\/h3>By simply adding marinated chicken skewers<\/a> or even gyro meatloaf<\/a> to this orzo salad, you can transform this side dish into an entree for your whole family!
How long does Greek orzo salad last? <\/h3>This Greek orzo salad can last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator if stored in an airtight container. If you are making it ahead, we recommend storing the dressing and orzo separately to prevent the orzo from becoming too soggy.
\u2014Ellie Crowley, Taste Recipes Culinary Assistant<\/i>","Metadescription":"Tangy feta cheese, red onion and red wine vinegar give this refreshing Greek orzo salad its kick. The tiny noodles, tomatoes and cucumbers add a hearty bite.","AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings\u2014including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and a zesty dressing\u2014give it extra interest. \u2014Judy Roberts, Las Vegas, Nevada","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large serving bowl, toss orzo with 2 teaspoons oil. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" In another bowl, combine onion, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and remaining 4 tsp. oil; pour over orzo and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, gently stir in tomatoes, cucumber, olives and cheese.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Cold Pasta Salad Recipes","ID":97298},{"Name":"Greek Salads","ID":94922},{"Name":"Pasta Salads","ID":94946},{"Name":"Salads","ID":94286},{"Name":"Vegetable Salad Recipes","ID":94990},{"Name":"Vegetarian Recipes","ID":94306},{"Name":"Vegetarian Salad Recipes","ID":95190}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Greek Recipes","ID":89632},{"Name":"Greek Salad Recipes","ID":89648},{"Name":"Greek Vegetarian Recipes","ID":89656}],"HealthyEating":[{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":0},{"Name":"Healthy Recipes","ID":105204},{"Name":"Healthy Salads","ID":105352}],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Olives","ID":101069},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Pasta Recipes","ID":100653},{"Name":"Pasta Salad Recipes","ID":100981}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Recipes","ID":107257},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Salad Recipes","ID":107377},{"Name":"Healthy Cooking Vegetarian Recipes","ID":107397},{"Name":"View All Healthy Cooking Recipes","ID":107401}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Cuisines","ID":305271},{"Name":"Mediterranean","ID":305369},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Salads","ID":306571},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Diabetic","ID":304998},{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":305004},{"Name":"Vegetarian","ID":305031},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Orzo","ID":307541},{"Name":"Pasta","ID":307514},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"3\/4 cup: 167 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: 1-1\/2 starch, 1 fat.","NoOfRatings":8,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Greek-Orzo-Salad_EXPS_TOHFM25_14673_P2_MD_02_27_8b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Greek-Orzo-Salad_EXPS_TOHFM25_14673_P2_MD_02_27_8b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"Greek Orzo Salad Tips <\/h2>
Does orzo need to be rinsed? <\/h3>Generally, you should only rinse orzo if it will be baked into a dish or served cold in a salad. Rinsing can remove the starch that helps sauces and seasonings cling to the pasta. For this recipe, we recommend a light rinse to stop the cooking process before immediately tossing with olive oil; otherwise, you might end up with a gummy pasta salad.
What can you serve with Greek orzo salad? <\/h3>This refreshing cucumber-infused water<\/a> goes so well with the fresh ingredients in this Greek orzo salad and makes for an excellent picnic drink. If you want to kick it up, this cucumber gin smash<\/a> is a great dinner beverage as well.
What else can you add to Greek orzo salad? <\/h3>By simply adding marinated chicken skewers<\/a> or even gyro meatloaf<\/a> to this orzo salad, you can transform this side dish into an entree for your whole family!
How long does Greek orzo salad last? <\/h3>This Greek orzo salad can last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator if stored in an airtight container. If you are making it ahead, we recommend storing the dressing and orzo separately to prevent the orzo from becoming too soggy.
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