Add rotisserie chicken or grilled shrimp to turn this salad into an entrée. Otherwise, it can be served as a tasty side dish to complement grilled chicken or fish.
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
8 ounces whole-wheat orzo, cooked al dente, drained and rinsed under cold water
1 cup English cucumber, diced 1⁄2 inch
1 cup tomato, chopped
1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped (half a medium onion)
1⁄4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons dill, freshly minced
6 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1⁄2 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
2 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 heaping cup baby spinach leaves
From Sizzle and Smoke by Chef Steven Petusevsky
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Photo: Greek Orzo Salad with Peas, Lemon, and Kalamata Olives from Sizzle and Smoke. PNC Photography, Photographer: Peter Papoulakos.
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