Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This Mediterranean Orzo Salad is an easy and delicious dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner! It’s packed with fresh vegetables like bell peppers and red onion as well as herbs like parsley and basil for flavor. The feta cheese adds a nice salty kick that ties everything together perfectly! Plus it’s ready in just 20 minutes!

Cooking Equipment:

Pot for boiling water; Large bowl; Serving bowl

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Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Orzo Salad, Mediterranean, Vegetables, Feta Cheese

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

200g orzo pasta

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow bell pepper, diced

1/2 red onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley and basil. Stir until combined.

Add the cooked orzo pasta to the bowl and stir until everything is evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with crumbled feta cheese before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 350 kcal; Fat – 12 g; Carbohydrates – 48 g; Protein – 11 g; Sodium – 250 mg; Sugar – 4 g

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Did You Know?

The Mediterranean diet is characterized by high consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and olive oil, and low consumption of red meat and sugar.