Mediterranean Orzo Salad
with Bocconcini and Oregano- Wheat
- Milk
- Sulphites
Orzo gets a Grecian makeover! Al dente orzo is tossed with olives, salty feta, tomatoes, spinach and fresh bocconcini for a delicious combination of Italian and Greek flavours!
Ingredients
170 g
Orzo
(Contains: Wheat)
100 g
Bocconcini Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
113 g
Baby Spinach
¼ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains: Milk)
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
2 tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
7 g
Oregano
56 g
Red Onion
2 unit
Garlic, cloves
30 g
Mixed Olives
(Contains: Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Oil*
0.06 tsp
Salt*
0.06 tsp
Pepper*
¼ tsp
Sugar*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a medium pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.Drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat. (NOTE: Rinse orzo under cold water for 1 min if you don't like a warm pasta salad.)
Meanwhile, peel, then cut half the onion into 1/4-inch pieces (whole onion for 4 ppl). Quarter bocconcini.Drain, then roughly chop olives. Halve tomatoes. Strip 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oregano leaves from stems, then finely chop. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Whisk together vinegar, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar in a large bowl. Add olives, bocconcini and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium.When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then garlic, onions, spinach and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften slightly, 2-3 min.
Add orzo and sauteed veggies to the bowl with marinated veggies and bocconcini. Toss to combine. Divide orzo between plates. Sprinkle feta over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many found it bland; adding Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, or extra feta improved the taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, perfect for hot summer days or as a chilled lunch option.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables like peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch and flavor depth.
- Portions: Some felt it was too small for a main dish; adding protein like chicken or chickpeas made it more filling.
- Texture: The orzo and bocconcini provided nice texture, but some found the overall dish too soft.
