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GREEK SALAD WITH ORZO AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



Greek Salad with Orzo and Black-Eyed Peas image

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Salad     Olive     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Feta     Legume     Healthy     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup orzo
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 large tomato, diced (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise, cored, and diced (1 cup)
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, slivered
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano
2 to 3 cups coarsely chopped romaine
1/2 pound feta, crumbled (1 cup)
4 to 8 peperoncini
Equipment: 4 (16-ounce) wide jars or containers with lids
Accompaniment: pita chips

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well.
  • Toss black-eyed peas, tomato, and parsley with vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Marinate, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss together orzo, remaining tablespoon oil, cucumber, olives, onion, lemon zest and juice, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  • Divide black-eyed-pea mixture (with juices) among jars and layer orzo salad, romaine, and feta on top. Add 1 or 2 peperoncini to each jar.

GREEK ORZO SALAD



Greek Orzo Salad image

Tart and refreshing, this side salad is a big hit at Judy Roberts' Las Vegas, Nevada home. With all the tasty toppings-including red onion, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and a zesty dressing-you'd never know it has just 7 grams of fat. "Tiny pasta called orzo gives it extra interest," Judy notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
12 pitted ripe or Greek olives, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large serving bowl, toss orzo with 2 teaspoons oil. , In another bowl, combine the onion, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and remaining oil; pour over orzo and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours. Just before serving, gently stir in tomatoes, cucumber, olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK SALAD WITH ORZO AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



Greek Salad with Orzo and Black-eyed Peas image

Categories     Salad     Side     Marinate     Pea     Orzo

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup orzo
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 large tomato, diced (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise, cored, and diced (1 cup)
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, slivered
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 to 3 cups coarsely chopped romaine
1/2 pound feta, crumbled (1 cup)
4 to 8 peperoncini
Pita chips, for serving
Special equipment: 4 (16-ounce) wide-mouth jars or containers with lids

Steps:

  • Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well.
  • Toss the black-eyed peas, tomato, and parsley with the vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Marinate, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss together the orzo, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the cucumber, olives, onion, lemon zest and juice, oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  • Divide the black-eyed-pea mixture (with juices) among the jars and layer the orzo salad, romaine, and feta on top. Add 1 or 2 peperoncini to each jar.
  • DO AHEAD
  • ASSEMBLED JARS can be chilled up to 6 hours. Serve at room temperature.

GREEK SALAD WITH ORZO AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Make and share this Greek Salad With Orzo and Black-Eyed Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup orzo
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 large tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise, cored, and diced (1 cup)
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, slivered
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano
2 -3 cups romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
1/2 lb feta, crumbled (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Toss black-eyed peas, tomato, and parsley with vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Marinate, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss together orzo, remaining tablespoon oil, cucumber, olives, onion, lemon zest and juice, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  • I serve it with the romaine in the bowls first, topped with a layer of orzo mixture, layer of black-eyed-pea mixture, and finished topped with feta but you can also mix it all together if you prefer.

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