Orzo Salad With Feta
This Greek-inspired orzo salad recipe with feta, tomato, and herbs makes an easy Mediterranean pasta side dish that's a perfect spring and summer salad.
Servings: 6 people or so as a side
Calories: 377kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces orzo pasta
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced small
- 1 14-ounce can no-salt crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste (I use Diamond Crystal)
- 24 turns fresh-cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh minced dill, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley, divided
- 6 ounces good-quality Greek feta in brine, drained and broken into crumbles
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (between 8 and 10 minutes). Drain, then pour the orzo into a large mixing bowl. Toss the orzo with a tablespoon or so of olive oil to prevent clumping.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a wide-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining olive oil, onion, crushed tomato, garlic, cumin powder, salt (you may want to add less, then adjust later), pepper, and a glug of water used to swish out the tomato can. Stir.
- Bring the tomato sauce to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced into a nice sauce, about 15 to 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning.PRO TIP: If your sauce tastes a bit acidic, stir in a pinch of sugar.
- Add the tomato sauce into the bowl of orzo, along with half of the dill, parsley, and feta. Toss to combine.
- Spoon the tomato and orzo onto a serving platter or bowl. Top with the lemon juice and remaining feta and fresh herbs. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
