Description
A vibrant salad featuring orzo pasta, grilled zucchini, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium zucchinis, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool, shaking off any excess water.
- Grill the zucchini: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Toss the sliced zucchini with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt before placing them on the grill. Cook until tender and grill marks appear, usually around 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and let cool.
- Combine the vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, toss together grilled zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, pitted Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese until evenly mixed.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Toss together: Add the cooled orzo to the vegetable mixture, then pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently until everything is coated harmoniously.
- Serve: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve it straight away at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This salad holds up beautifully in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prepping. Assemble everything a day in advance and stir in the dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Greek salad, orzo recipe, healthy salad, summer salad, grilled vegetables