Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad

Hello dear food enthusiasts! Here is a Mediterranean-inspired, light yet incredibly tasty recipe: Orzo Salad. This salad combines al dente cooked orzo with fresh vegetables, topped with a vibrant lemon vinaigrette. Believe me, this delightful mix will appeal to every palate! Try this salad that will shine like a star in any setting, from picnics to dinner parties.

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Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad
Prep
20 min
Cook
6 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad Ingredients 8items
  • 3/4 cup orzo (optional gluten-free)
  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • 2/3 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 2/3 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 cup cooked white beans or chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup halved olives
  • 1 serving Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
How to Make Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad 4steps
1

Let's start by preparing our orzo. Cook according to the package instructions but reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes for al dente. You can enhance the flavor by using vegetable broth or bouillon.

2

Now for the fun part, let's prepare the vegetables! Wash all the vegetables and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

3

For the lemon vinaigrette dressing, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk well, and your dressing is ready!

4

Finally, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and mix well. Enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad Cooking Tips

Using vegetable broth when cooking orzo really makes a difference. Also, this salad becomes even tastier as it sits in the fridge. You can prepare it a day in advance and let it rest.

Nutrition Facts

/serving
375
kcal
16.2g
Protein
37.0g
Carbs
15.0g
Fat

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad?
One serving of Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad comes to about 375 calories, so it fits easily into a normal day. Protein: 16.2g. Carbohydrates: 37.0g. Fat: 15.0g.
How long does it take to make Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad?
Start to finish, 26 min is enough. Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad?
You need 8 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 3/4 cup orzo (optional gluten-free), 2/3 cup chopped onion, 2/3 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup chopped cucumber, 2/3 cup chopped bell pepper, 1 cup cooked white beans or chickpeas, 1/4 cup halved olives, 1 serving Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing.
What diets is Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad suitable for?
Yes — Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad works for these diets: Vegan, Gluten Free.
How to make Mediterranean Breeze: Your Orzo Salad?
It comes together in 4 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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Tuğçe M.

3 weeks ago

Denedim, gerçekten yaz için hafif ve ferah bir seçenek! Limon suyu çok iyi bir dokunuş olmuş. 😊

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Elif B.

3 weeks ago

Arpa şehriye salatası harika! Ailem bayıldı, artık sık sık yapacağım.

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Filiz B.

3 weeks ago

Tarifi biraz değiştirdim, mısır yerine haşlanmış nohut ekledim. Harika oldu!

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Filiz Z.

3 weeks ago

Yanında ızgara tavukla servis ettim, çok güzel bir yemek oldu. Tavsiye ederim!

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Burcu D.

3 weeks ago

Bol limonlu ve zeytinyağlı, tam da Akdeniz esintisi! Tek kelimeyle harika.

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Mert Ş.

3 weeks ago

Ben yeşil zeytin yerine siyah zeytin koydum, lezzet farkı çok hoşuma gitti.

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Mustafa Y.

3 weeks ago

Biraz fazla şekerli geldi bana, hafifletmek için bir dahaki sefere azaltmayı düşünüyorum.

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Ayşe Ş.

3 weeks ago

Tarifteki kapya biber yerine başka bir şey kullanabilir miyiz?

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Gizem A.

3 weeks ago

Malzemelerin tazeliği çok önemli, taze fesleğen ekleyince bambaşka bir tat ortaya çıkıyor.