Greek Orzo Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This easy orzo salad is packed with cucumber, feta, tomato, artichokes, and olives for a colorful summer pasta salad full of Greek flavors.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
2 Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.
3 Gather prepared ingredients together.
4 Combine pasta, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomato, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and lemon pepper in a large bowl; toss well. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
5 Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.
6 Enjoy!