Side dishe for 6
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Cooked orzo is cooled and tossed with vegetables, olives, feta, parsley, and lemon oregano dressing.
$3.15for 4 servings
$0.79 per serving$3.15 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesLunchesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 0.75 | $0.56Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.72 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Cook the orzo in a pot of water for 8 to 10 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Cool the orzo for 5 minutes.
- Toss the orzo, vegetables, olives, feta, and parsley with the dressing.
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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