Recipe: Greek Orzo Pasta Salad: Your delicious trip to Greece!
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"articleBody": "Greek orzo pasta salad is a simple, satisfying dish made with real ingredients and bold Mediterranean flavor. This recipe combines tender orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and fresh herbs with a light lemon olive oil dressing. It is easy to prepare, balanced, and filling without feeling heavy. At Get Real Weight Loss, meals like this support a sustainable lifestyle by focusing on nourishment rather than restriction. This Greek orzo pasta salad provides protein, fiber, and healthy fats that help support energy and satisfaction after meals. It works well for lunch, dinner, or meal prep and can be adapted for different dietary needs, including a plant-based option. This recipe reflects a realistic approach to eating that values enjoyment, simplicity, and long-term health. Real food, prepared with care, helps build habits that last.",
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here comes a dish that takes you to beautiful Greece from your kitchen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is a great fit for a no-gimmick eating lifestyle. It's loaded with fresh veggies, juicy cherry tomatoes, and Feta from Greece, all dressed up in a refreshing lemon-olive oil dressing.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plus, it's satisfying and super simple to whip up. This is the way we control our health here - one satisfying meal that leaves us energized, not sluggish!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Prep Time</strong>: 20 minutes</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Cook Time</strong>: 15 minutes</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Servings</strong>: 4</span></p>
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<h2>Ingredients<span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 1/3 cups Orzo </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Lemon (medium, juiced, zested)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 tsp Oregano</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">3/4 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/3 Cucumber (large, diced)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/2 cup Basil Leaves (chopped)</span></p>
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<h2>Instructions</h2>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cook the orzo according to the package directions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drain and transfer orzo to a large bowl</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Add the tomatoes, olives and cucumber to the orzo</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mix in the dressing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Add the feta and basil and gently toss to combine</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Divide the Greek orzo pasta salad evenly between bowls and bon appétit! (or maybe </span>Kalí óreksi!<b>)</b></li>
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<h2>Notes:</h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Leftover Storage</strong>: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Serving Size</strong>: One serving of Greek orzo pasta salad is approximately two cups</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Make it vegan</strong>: Use a plant-based feta alternative instead</span></p>
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<h2>Nutrition per serving:</h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Calories: 529</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Protein: 11g</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fat: 39g</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Carbs: 35g</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fiber: 3g</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sugar: 4g</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sodium: 618mg</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Calcium: 233mg</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Iron: 4mg</span></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #fbd9b1;">This Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is a perfect example of what a real, sustainable lifestyle is all about. No magic pills or potions, just real food that leaves you satisfied and nourished after every meal</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #fbd9b1;">🧡 Don't forget to check out our other yummy recipes!</span></h3>
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