Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato

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Beat the summer heat with this special Greek recipe for orzo with feta, cucumber, and tomato. It makes a large batch and is good for parties and picnics, or you can keep it all to yourself. It will stay in the fridge for four days or so. It is really nice for summer get-togethers and parties as you can make it well in advance.

Submitted by Michaelc
Updated on January 22, 2025
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 ¼ cups orzo pasta

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, divided

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped

  • 2 cups crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • 1 red onion, very thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring orzo, chicken broth, water, and 1/2 bell pepper to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer until orzo tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse; cool.

  2. Transfer orzo mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Stir in cucumbers, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss well. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over top.

  3. Refrigerate salad for 1 hour. Toss before serving once or twice; season to with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273 Calories
16g Fat
25g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 560mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 171mg 13%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 194mg 4%

* 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.

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