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.

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Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1120

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Orzo Pasta
• 1 cup Wild Rice
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 small Red Onion
• 1 cup Kalamata Olives
• 1 cup Feta Cheese
• 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley
• 3 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the orzo pasta and wild rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and let them cool.
2. 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.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
5. Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 4g

Protein 8g16%

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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.