Greek Isles Salad

Submitted by Charmie777

"I got this recipe years ago from an online friend, and adjusted it to suit my family's tastes. It's such a great salad. I take it to potlucks all the time, and it's always the first thing gone! Great alone, or use it to stuff a tomato. Also, you can add grape or cherry tomatoes."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil (or use half olive oil)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 ounces orzo pasta
• 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced (or green)
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1⁄2 lb feta cheese, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup black olives, sliced

• optional

• cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes

directions

1. Combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper in bowl and whisk until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use -- the longer the better.
2. Cook orzo according to package directions.
3. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4. Pour dressing over pasta and stir gently to coat.
5. Add remaining ingredients.
6. Refrigerate, covered, until serving time.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

Love Greek salad! Great flavors and easy to make. Thanks! Made for ZWT#9 2013 by a member of team Hot Stuff! Divalicious! ;)

 

[CaliforniaJan]

I made this for ZWT 9's trip to Greece, but will have it again. Great flavors and so pretty. I did add the tomatoes and made my olives Kalamata. It could also use diced red onion instead of the green for a more Greek taste. Thanks for posting!

 

[Engrossed]

Lovely and refreshing! I made this to bring to my Uncles house for the 4th of July. I used whole wheat orzo and added extra lemon juice and lemon zest. I also used sliced small sweet peppers (red, orange and yellow). I think this would be great with cucumber too. Made for the ZWT4- Jefes.

 

[Mia in Germany]

Fantastic salad, so refreshing and easy to make. We had it with grilled turkey cutlets for a light summer dinner.<br/>Made for ZWT 9 / Greece for The Apron String Travelers

 

[Dr. Jenny]

I really enjoyed this fresh tasting salad! It was quick and easy to prepare, which made it ideal for a work night or other times when you need just a very light meal. I can see why this is a hit at BBQs. The only change I made was to use all olive oil and I used kalamata olives instead of black olives, which I chopped instead of sliced for more even distribution. I agree with Brooke that the cherry tomatoes are a must. I would definitely make this salad again. I chilled for about an hour before I ate a little and ran out the door. I am excited to try the leftovers tomorrow after the flavors have melded even more. Thanks, Charmie! Made for ZWT6.