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Quinoa Orzo Greek Salad


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  • Total Time: 23 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup Red quinoa
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon Mediterranean Oregano
  • 4 ounces Greek feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parsley, diced to garnish


Instructions

  1. In a medium sized pot, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Lower to a simmer, and cook for 10 more minutes.
  2. Add the orzo and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until orzo are tender and the germ of the quinoa is showing. Thoroughly drain and pour into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, oregano, 3/4 of the feta cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  4. Top with remaining feta, parsley, and fresh ground black pepper.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 18 mins