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Greek Pasta Salad

URL: https://www.feastingathome.com/greek-pasta-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 1½ cups orzo pasta, uncooked
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 each red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 2 cups thin skinned cucumber, chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup basil and/or mint, for garnish
  • 6–8 oz feta cheese, optional

The dressing

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo pasta in salted water according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cool water.
  2. Make the dressing by whisking together red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, then drizzle in olive oil while whisking.
  3. Marinate diced red onions in a bowl with a ½ cup of the vinaigrette while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  4. Add bell peppers, oregano, chickpeas, and kalamata olives to the bowl.
  5. Incorporate cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley, then toss everything together.
  6. Add the cooked orzo pasta, ¼ cup more dressing, and cubed feta cheese if using, then gently mix.
  7. Taste and adjust the flavor with more dressing, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon if needed.
  8. Toss with basil and mint just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
290
Total fat
17.2g
Total carbohydrates
26.9g
Total protein
9g
Sodium
698.4mg
Cholesterol
18.9mg

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