Side dishe for 12

Mediterranean Orzo Salad with swiss

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Salad with swiss
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 16 oz orzo; 3 cups baby spinach leaves; 1 1/2 chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup cucumber; 3/4 cup red onion; 5 oz castelvetrano green olives; 5 oz kalamata pitted olives; 7 oz feta cheese; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lemon; 1 1/2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper

$3.80for 430 minServes 12

Cooked orzo combines with spinach, vegetables, olives, feta, lemon, and oils for a chilled Mediterranean salad.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Spinach, 3 oz$0.35/oz typical	3 oz	$1.05Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.55 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.55 lb	$1.40Typical price
	Cucumbers, 0.75$0.89 each typical	0.75	$0.56Typical price
	Red onions, 0.25 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.35Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 10 oz$0.18/oz typical	10 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Swiss, 7 oz$0.40/oz typical	7 oz	$2.80Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.41

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 oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Lunches Summer

Typical price

$0.95 per serving$3.80 for 4

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Ingredients

16 oz orzo
3 cups baby spinach leaves
1 1/2 chopped red bell pepper
1 cup cucumber
3/4 cup red onion
5 oz castelvetrano green olives
5 oz kalamata pitted olives
7 oz feta cheese
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

Steps

Cook the orzo in boiling salted water according to the package directions, about 9 minutes, then drain it.
Rinse the orzo with cool water and let it drain for 5 minutes.
Chop the spinach, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion, then cut the olives in half.
Whisk the canola oil, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Add the orzo, vegetables, olives, and feta, then toss until combined.
Chill the salad for 6 minutes before serving.