Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese). A cold pasta salad with orzo, green olives, feta cheese, parsley, dill, tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice. If you don't have fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon dried. As a personal chef, I can let you know that my clients love this dish.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

¼ cup pitted green olives

1 cup diced feta cheese

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 ripe tomato

chopped

¼ cup virgin olive oil

⅛ cup lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 2

When orzo is cool transfer to a medium bowl and mix in olives feta cheese parsley dill and tomato. In a small bowl whisk together oil and lemon juice. Pour over pasta and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 329.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.9g 22%

Carbohydrates: 28.1g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 19.6g 30%

Saturated Fat: 7.8g 39%

Cholesterol: 37.4mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 651.2IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 9mg 15%

Folate: 94.2mcg 24%

Calcium: 225.5mg 23%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 31.7mg 11%

Potassium: 156.2mg 4%

Sodium: 613.7mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 176

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.