Dinner for 6

Herby Olive Orzo Salad

Name: Herby Olive Orzo Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; freshly ground black pepper; 10 oz orzo; 1 1/2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes; 2 persian cucumbers; 1 red bell pepper; 1/2 cup pitted chopped or sliced kalamata olives; 1/2 cup pitted chopped or sliced green olives; 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup feta crumbles; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

$7.47for 430 minServes 6

Tender orzo joins tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, herbs, feta, and a bright lemon dressing for a fresh mixed salad.

Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Pasta, 10 oz$0.10/oz typical	10 oz	$1.00Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.38Typical price
	Cucumbers, 2$0.89 each typical	2	$1.78Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 5 oz$0.18/oz typical	5 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Capers, 1.75 oz$0.45/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.75Typical price
	Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Feta, 2.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.75Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.44Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.21

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 oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.87 per serving$7.47 for 4

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper
10 oz orzo
1 1/2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
2 persian cucumbers
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup pitted chopped or sliced kalamata olives
1/2 cup pitted chopped or sliced green olives
1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup feta crumbles
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps

Boil the orzo in salted water according to the package directions, then drain and cool for 10 minutes.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Chop the cucumbers and bell pepper, then add them to a large bowl with the tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, and onion.
Add the cooled orzo, feta, basil, and parsley to the bowl.
Pour in the dressing and toss everything together until evenly coated.