ORZO WITH FETA, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO
Beat the summer heat with this Greek special. Makes a large batch and is good for parties, picnic or keep it all to yourself. Will stay in the fridge for 4 days or so. This is real nice for summer get-togethers and parties and you can make it well in advance.
Provided by Michaelc
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Greek Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place orzo pasta, chicken broth, water, and half the chopped red bell pepper into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until orzo are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Allow to cool.
- Place orzo into a large salad bowl with remaining red bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Mix in cucumbers, feta cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss salad well. Drizzle 2 more tablespoons olive oil over top of salad. Refrigerate 1 hour, tossing once or twice; season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 559.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
ORZO SALAD
Steps:
- To make the dressing, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, garlic, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Set the dressing aside.
- To make the salad, combine the bell pepper, cucumber, onion, chickpeas, olives, walnuts, mint and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and a small splash of olive oil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain the orzo in a colander, then add it to the vegetable mixture while the orzo is still hot. Immediately pour the dressing onto the orzo and vegetables, and stir to combine. The hot orzo will readily absorb the dressing. Add a splash more olive oil if the salad seems too dry. Allow the salad to cool to room temperature, and add the feta, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Give the salad a stir, then taste and adjust the seasoning before serving, if need be.
MACRINA'S ORZO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, BELL PEPPER, BASIL AND FETA
Make and share this Macrina's Orzo Salad With Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Basil and Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by drhousespcatcher
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- SALAD.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast on the center rack of the oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool, then coarsely chop and set aside.
- Peel and core the cucumber and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Core the red and yellow peppers and cut them into 1/2-inch-square pieces.
- Set aside.
- Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full of water.
- Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Drop in the pasta and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat and drain the pasta in a colander, then cool the pasta by running cold tap water over the colander for a few minutes.
- Shake the colander to remove excess water and transfer the cooled pasta to a medium bowl.
- Toss with the olive oil to keep the pasta from sticking together.
- Add the toasted walnuts, cucumbers, peppers, olives, scallions, basil, parsley and feta.
- Drizzle in the Lemon Vinaigrette and toss well.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- LEMON VINAIGRETTE yield: 1 1/4 cups.
- Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a medium bowl.
- Mix well with a whisk.
- Add the oil in a slow stream, whisking as you pour.
- Continue whisking until the dressing has emulsified, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038.5, Fat 79.5, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 1160.1, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 8.7, Protein 21.4
TOMATO, BASIL, AND FETA SALAD
Fresh tomatoes combine with cucumber, fresh basil, and feta for a simple and refreshing salad full of flavor!
Provided by VANCGIRL2
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 88.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
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