Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 1hr10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta

2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts

1 tomato

seeded and chopped

1 cucumber

seeded and chopped

1 red onion

chopped

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 (2 ounce) can black olives

drained

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon lemon pepper

Pesto Pasta

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Drain artichoke hearts reserving liquid.

Step 2

In large bowl combine pasta artichoke hearts tomato cucumber onion feta olives parsley lemon juice oregano and lemon pepper. Toss and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator.

Step 3

Just before serving drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.

Nutritional Information

Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 325.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.1g 26%

Carbohydrates: 48.7g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 10.2g 16%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 22.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 561IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 21.5mg 36%

Folate: 130.7mcg 33%

Calcium: 157.2mg 16%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 41.9mg 15%

Potassium: 232.8mg 7%

Sodium: 615.2mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 91.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.