Vegetarian Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta and Olives

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

A refreshing orzo pasta salad tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a lemon-oregano dressing perfect for warm weather lunches. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs orzo pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/3 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1/4 small, finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup orzo pasta and cook for 8-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo with 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/3 cup halved kalamata olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.