Manouri, Eggplant and Orzo Salad

Manouri cheese is a traditional Greek cheese made from the whey that is leftover from the production of feta cheese. It has a creamy texture and a slightly sweet and tangy flavor.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Manouri, Eggplant and Orzo Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Grilling Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Salad Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 ounce Manouri Cheese
• 2 medium Eggplant
• 1 cup Orzo Pasta
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 small Red Onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley
• 0.5 cup Fresh Mint
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the eggplant slices for 3-4 minutes per side, until tender and grill marks appear. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, grilled eggplant, cherry tomatoes (halved), cucumber (diced), red onion (thinly sliced), fresh parsley (chopped), and fresh mint (chopped).
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.