Cold Orzo Salad Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives are lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Regular tomatoes are often less expensive.

Prepare 1.5 cups of orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

In a bowl, combine 3/4 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 5-6 tablespoons of olive oil, juice from 1/2 lemon, 1.5 tablespoons of honey, 1.5 tablespoons of dried oregano, and almost 1 teaspoon of thyme to make the dressing.

Add cherry peppers to taste into the dressing mixture.

In a separate bowl, chop and add 1 green pepper, black olives, artichokes, chickpeas, cucumbers, and fresh tomatoes.

Mix the chopped vegetables into the dressing mixture, starting with about half of each ingredient.

Add optional 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to the mixture.

Stir everything together until well combined and visually appealing.

Chill the salad in the refrigerator before serving.

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