Orzo salad
Orzo salad recipes have been around for centuries and are believed to have originated in Greece. The word orzo means "barley" in Greek, and the salad is traditionally made with barley, vegetables, and a vinegar or lemon dressing.
Barley was a common ingredient in ancient Greek cooking, and it is thought that the first Orzo salad recipes were created as a way to use up leftover barley. The salad would have been a simple mixture of barley, vegetables, and whatever dressing was available.
Over time, the salad has evolved to include different ingredients, but the basic concept remains the same. Orzo salad is a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy barley, and it can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit any taste.
Advice
When making orzo salad, it is important to ensure your ingredients are fresh and of the highest quality. Start by cooking your orzo in salted boiling water until it is al dente. Drain and rinse the orzo in cold water before transferring it to a large bowl. Add your favorite vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and other mix-ins like pepperoncini. For the dressing, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Finally, fold the dressing into the salad and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy your flavorful and delicious orzo salad!
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Recipes
Orzo Salad With Peppers and Feta
- salt
- orzo pasta
- lemon juice
- garlic
- thyme
- tomato
- onion
- basil
- olive oil
- red
- feta
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
- cucumber
- black pepper
- salt
- lemon
- oregano
- bell pepper
- canola oil
- olive oil
- orzo pasta
- spinach
- onion
- castelvetrano green olife
- kalamata olife
- feta
Chickpea Orzo Salad With Harissa-Roasted Eggplant
- kale
- black pepper
- salt
- walnut
- chickpea
- italian eggplant
- bell pepper
- green olife
- fresh oregano
- harissa
- olive oil
- mozzarella cheese
- orzo pasta
Orzo Salad
- chickpea
- mint
- lemon juice
- red wine vinegar
- greek salad dressing
- orzo pasta
- kalamata olife
- oregano
- onion
- salt
- cherry tomato
- persian cucumber
- feta
- black pepper
Greek Lemon Orzo Salad (Risoni)
- risoni orzo pasta
- dijon mustard
- sugar
- garlic
- green capsicum bell pepper
- oregano
- salt
- onion
- feta
- black olife
- lemon zest
- lebanese persian cucumber
- lemon juice
- cherry tomato
- olive oil
- black pepper
Spinach Orzo Salad With Feta, Tomatoes and a Basil Dressing
- Basil Vinaigrette
- pepper
- garlic
- lemon lemon juice
- lemon zest
- basil
- salt
- olive oil
- sugar
- cherry tomato
- orzo pasta
- pine nut
- feta
- spinach
- basil
Chilled Shrimp, Caper, and Orzo Salad with Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
- black pepper
- onion
- orzo pasta
- lemon juice
- red wine vinegar
- red pepper flake
- celery
- garlic
- sweet corn
- salt
- caper
- shrimp
- italian
- oregano
- green onion
- olive oil
- cherry tomato
Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Greek Flavors
- shrimp
- oregano
- lemon juice
- red
- black olife
- orzo pasta
- olive oil
- feta
- black pepper
- salt
- scallions including green top
Braised Lamb Orzo Salad
- balsamic vinaigrette
- tomato
- carrot
- grapeseed oil
- parsley
- mint
- tomato paste
- onion
- basil
- feta
- salt
- garlic
- rosemary
- celery
- lamb shank
- all purpose flour
- red wine
- beef stock
- orzo pasta
Greek Orzo Salad
- english cucumber
- orzo pasta
- cherry tomato
- kalamata olife
- feta
- arugula
- parsley
- dill
- onion
- lemon vinaigrette
Salmon Asparagus Orzo Salad
- orzo pasta
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- pine nut
- black pepper
- onion
- olive oil
- dijon mustard
- garlic
- lemon juice
- dill
- hot smoked salmon
- asparagus
Roasted Cauliflower Orzo Salad
- kalamata olife
- batch lemon vinaigrette
- batch cauliflower
- cauliflower
- feta
- pine nut
- salt
- pasta
- olive oil
- black pepper
- red wine vinegar
- arugula
- roughy tomato
- parsley
- lemon juice
- onion
- salt
Herb-Lovers Lemony Orzo Salad
- basil
- mint
- chickpea
- english cucumber
- lemon
- orzo pasta
- olive oil
- spinach
- onion
- goat cheese
- salt
Southwest Orzo Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
- black bean
- corn
- lime juice
- garlic
- cherry tomato
- orzo pasta
- cilantro
- greek yogurt
- mayonnaise
- pepper
- salt
- cilantro
- avocado
- milk
Healthy & Delicious: Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
- black pepper
- cucumber
- lemon
- onion
- artichoke heart
- salt
- olive oil
- parsley
- kalamata olife
- feta
- plum tomato
- orzo pasta
Orange Orzo Salad with Almonds, Feta and Olives
- parsley
- orange zest
- garlic
- green onion
- feta
- kalamata olife
- raisin
- almond
- olive oil
- orange juice
- salt
- white wine vinegar
- wheat orzo pasta
- black pepper
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 75%
- olive oil 69%
Common Ingredients
- black pepper 56%
- orzo pasta 56%
Usual Ingredients
- feta 50%
- onion 50%
- lemon juice 44%
Rarey Ingredients
- garlic 38%