Dinner for 6
Herby Olive Orzo Salad
Tender orzo joins tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, herbs, feta, and a bright lemon dressing for a fresh mixed salad.
$7.12for 4 servings
$1.78 per serving$7.12 for 4
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Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 2 | $1.78Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.75Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Feta or goat cheese$0.70/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.75Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.44Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 10 oz orzo
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 persian cucumbers
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup pitted chopped or sliced kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup pitted chopped or sliced green olives
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup feta crumbles
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Boil the orzo in salted water according to the package directions, then drain and cool for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Chop the cucumbers and bell pepper, then add them to a large bowl with the tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, and onion.
- Add the cooled orzo, feta, basil, and parsley to the bowl.
- Pour in the dressing and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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