Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
Orzo is a type of pasta that is shaped like a grain of rice, hence its name. It is commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the orzo pasta and wild rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and let them cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo pasta, wild rice, cucumber (diced), cherry tomatoes (halved), red onion (thinly sliced), kalamata olives (pitted and halved), and crumbled feta cheese.
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In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
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Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.