Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato

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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.

Submitted by Michaelc
Published on July 10, 2019
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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
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups orzo pasta

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped - divided

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 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

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 (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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