Lunche for 8

Greek Orzo Salad with pickles and olives

Name: Greek Orzo Salad with pickles and olives
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 6 tsp olive oil; 1 red onion; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 3/4 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/8 tsp pepper; 2 large tomatoes; 1 cucumber; 12 pitted ripe or greek olives; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

$4.34for 415 minServes 8

Cooked orzo combines with crisp vegetables, olives, feta, parsley, and a tangy oregano dressing.

Greek Orzo Salad with pickles and olives

Photo: tasteofhome.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Red onions, 1 lb$1.49/lb typical	1 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.8 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.55Typical price
	Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical	1	$0.89Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 12 oz$0.18/oz typical	12 oz	$2.16Typical price
	Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.69

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.09 per serving$4.34 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
6 tsp olive oil
1 red onion
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp pepper
2 large tomatoes
1 cucumber
12 pitted ripe or greek olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps

Boil water in a medium pot, cook the orzo for 8 to 10 minutes, and drain it well.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl.
Chop the onion, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and parsley while the orzo cooks.
Add the warm orzo to the dressing and toss for 2 minutes.
Fold in the vegetables, olives, parsley, and feta until evenly mixed.
Chill the salad for 3 minutes before serving.