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Gluten Free Orzo Salad

This Gluten Free Orzo salad is a delicious side to pair with any of your favorite main dishes. Ready in about 30 minutes- you'll be falling in love with this easy orzo salad that's jam packed with fresh veggies and a yummy homemade dressing, in no time!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Nancylynn

Ingredients

Salad

  • 3 cups cooked gluten free orzo - I use Delallo Brand
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • 2 cups broccoli florets cut up small
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes cut in half or left whole
  • 1/4 red onion sliced (TIP: soak your red onion in water while your pasta is boiling. This takes out the “bite.”)
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 20 olives I used kalamata
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon

Dressing

  • 6 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoon water
  • Sprinkle of salt and fresh pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh or 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh or 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • sprinkle of garlic powder
  • Juice from 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients for the dressing (can be done the day before) and refrigerate. Be sure to taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Make orzo pasta according to package directions. Once your pasta is cooled, toss it in a medium bowl with the chopped veggies and olives. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over the entire salad and give it a good mix. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Before serving, stir in dressing and feta cheese.
  • Enjoy! Makes great leftovers or lunches for the week!

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Notes

Makes 6 servings that are about 1 1/2 cups each
21 Day Fix: 1 YELLOW, 1 GREEN, 1/2 BLUE, 1 ORANGE (per serving)
WW: 10 points (per serving)

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg