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Warm Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Published: Sep 28, 2017 · Modified: Aug 19, 2022 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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It is no secret that I love olives and all things briny in flavor. Las week I made pesto marinated grilled pork chops and we needed a side dish to serve with our pork chops.  I had some feta to use and happened to have some orzo in our pantry. This is a very easy dish to make and since it is all made in the same pot that means minimal dishes!  This is not a vegetarian dish because I used chicken broth, but subbing in vegetable broth or stock out be delicious as well. 
 
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Warm Mediterranean Orzo Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup halved kalmata olives
  • 1 roasted red pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, plus a little extra for topping
  • ⅓ cup halved tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in large rimmed skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook about a minute.
  • Add the orzo and stir to coat in the oil. Add pepper, onion powder and oregano and stir.
  • Add the broth is a half cup as a time as each each half cup is absorbed and allow mixture to slightly simmer.
  • With the last half cup for broth add the olives, pepper, cheese and tomatoes. Cook till broth is absorbed and orzo is tender. If you need to add additional broth that is not a problem, but add slowly so there is not too much liquid.
  • Remove from heat and serve. Top with additional feta if desired.
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