Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

There’s always a version of this in my fridge once the weather even hints at warming up. It somehow works for everything—quick lunches, something to bring to a friend’s backyard gathering, or piled next to grilled chicken or shrimp when you don’t feel like thinking too hard.

It’s also one of those recipes where nothing needs to be exact. If you love olives, add more. If red onion feels aggressive that day, pull it back. This salad also gets better as it sits.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Salad:
1 lb box orzo
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
2 cups kalamata olives, pitted and halved
2 cups marinated artichokes, chopped
1 red onion, diced
Ingredients for Dressing
1 cup SOOC Meyer Lemon Olive Oil
Juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons feta, crumbled
1 tablespoon SOOC Tuscan Blend seasoning
Salt and pepper

Directions

Cook the orzo until tender for about 8-10 minutes. Drain and let cool, then pour into a large serving bowl.

Add tomatoes, chickpeas, feta, olives, artichokes, and red onion.

In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the SOOC Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, lemon juice, SOOC Tuscan Blend seasoning, garlic, feta, salt, and pepper

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together. Top with more feta or SOOC Meyer Lemon Olive Oil if needed.