How to Make Greek Orzo Salad With Lemon Garlic Dressing

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Reduced-fat feta lowers calories, while ricotta offers a creamy texture.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Green olives are lower in calories, while canned black olives are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

orzo

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while rice is more affordable.

Cook the orzo to al dente, according to the package directions.

Dice the cucumber and red onion, halve the tomatoes, and chop the bell pepper, parsley, olives, and dill.

When the orzo is cooked, drain and rinse it under cold water for 10 seconds. Make sure to drain well again, after rinsing.

Add all the salad ingredients (including the cooked orzo) to a large bowl and toss.

In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and a hefty pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk or shake until the ingredients are combined.

Drizzle the dressing over the Greek orzo salad and serve!

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