How to Make Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orzo is a versatile and delicious type of pasta that is perfect for creating light and flavorful dishes. One of the best ways to enjoy orzo is in a delicious salad that combines the pasta with fresh and vibrant ingredients. This recipe for Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato is a perfect example of a refreshing and satisfying orzo salad that is perfect for any occasion.

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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

Information

  • 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

  • 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

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 560mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 171mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 194mg