Mediterranean Orzo Salad (GF and grain free)
About the Recipe:
This is such an easy meal prep side salad! It’s light, fresh and has lots of healthy fats, polyphenols and plant powered goodness. You can make a big batch, and then pair with your favorite proteins for a veggie packed, delicious, wholesome meal! I also love to remix the ingredients depending on what I have handy, and add some extra veg where I can!
Tips and tricks:
Veggies: I wouldn’t say that I have have “tricks” for this recipe. However I have found that when I remix the ingredients I like to add either roasted root veggies, or blanched cruciferous veggies. My personal favorites are roasted zucchini and carrots. As well as blanched broccoli and cauliflower.
Herbs: There are a great many herbs that would do fantastic in this dish. Some of my personal favorites in addition to the recipe, are dill, basil, and mint!
Cassava Orzo: I find that when I cook this, it can be a little starchy, so I like to rinse it after its done cooking, then toss with a little olive oil to prevent from sticking.
Meditteranean Grain Free Orzo Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pack Cassava orzo (I used Jovial)
- 2 Persian Cucumber sliced (or diced)
- 1 cup cherry Tomato diced
- 1/2 cup sliced pitted olives Olives
- 1 cup blanched broccoli florets (cut into tiny pieces)
- Couple sprigs of chopped Oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped Fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sheep’s milk Feta or more (optional)
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive oil
- 2T Red wine vinegar
- 1 T Oregano
- 1T hummus
- Juice 1/4 lemon
- Pepper to taste
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta until tender. Rinse with cool water, and then toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent the orzo from clumping.
- While orzo is cooking, mix together the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine orzo, with the veggies (and feta if desired). Then pour over the dressing and combine. Store in the fridge for 1-2 hours until chilled. Then, dig in!!
Notes
Super easy dish, and you can easily remix the ingredients! Serve with grilled chicken, or wild caught salmon for a light, and tasty meal!
I personally love to use this for meal prep, where you can make a big batch and eat it throughout the week. The flavors keep and its got lots of veggies packed in there to help you keep getting your plant foods.
