Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am always looking for new ways to jazz up my salads. This Orzo and Arugula Greek Salad came about after searching the pantry and fridge for inspiration. Some of my best recipes happen that way!
Orzo and Arugula Greek Salad
I have always loved the simplicity of a Greek salad. Crunchy cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, tangy lemon and salty feta cheese are a delicious combination. I knew I wanted to take a traditional preparation and make it a little heartier. After a quick search of my pantry, adding in some Orzo seemed the perfect choice.
The perfect choice it was. The Orzo and the Arugula made this salad heartier and more filling. I added in some Chick Peas and Cannelli beans to increase the plant based protein. This Orzo and Arugula Greek Salad can now stand alone as a hearty lunch.
Need a gluten free option? Rice can be substituted for the Orzo and will work just as well. Vegan? There are a ton of new plant based cheeses out there now that would be nice options.
This Orzo and Arugula Greek Salad is so easy to prep. In just the time it takes to cook your Orzo, you can have all of our veggies prepped and ready to go. A super simple dressing of Olive Oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Balsamic and oregano is whisked together and drizzled on top.
Full of plant based protein, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, Arugula and orzo this salad makes a hearty meal. Easy enough to mix up on a weeknight and enjoy for lunch the next few days. Additionally, The dressing can also be left on the side and drizzled on a la minute. What kinds of salads are you feasting on this month?
A hearty, healthy & quick vegetarian main dish or side filled with plant based protein and fresh veggies. GF and vegan options offered.
Orzo and Arugula Greek Salad Meatless Monday
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That is a perfect summer salad! Love it.
My goto-salad is just one big jumble of things in the pantry and fridge… usually greens, corn, feta, ham or tuna and anything else we have. We call it a Big Bad Ass Salad.
ha I have been known to just throw in whatever I have too!
I always forget about orzo! It’s so good for making pasta salads since it’s small and you don’t have to worry about it with all the veggies you add in.
Yes exactly it’s very versatile
I love Greek salads and I love arugula so this sounds like a perfect combination! I usually throw together whatever I have on hand!
I love the Greek salad flavors too. Easily can be vegan without the feta 🙂
Orzo is so underused and so delicious! I love the look of this and it’s a great use for arugula.
Well thanks so much and it’s super easy too
I’ve been craving salads lately, salads like this! I love adding pasta or grains with greens for a “heartier” salad in the winter.
Thanks I do too. I find I need a little more substance in them
I’ve never tried Orzo before – I always forget about it! Thanks for the reminder. This salad looks delicious.
Thanks! Orzo really is just like small pasta hope you give it a try
You’re right about the best cooking happens when you search for inspiration directly from your fridge and pantry! I’ve never cooked with orzo before and have mistaken it for a type of rice before. You’ve inspired me to create a dish adapted out of this recipe for what I currently have at home.
Oh that’s fabulous! Enjoy!
I haven’t had orzo in so long! I think it’s time for me to purchase it again. I love the peppery flavour of arugula :). Great Meatless Monday series — keep it up!
Thanks so much Abby! hope you try out the salad sometime soon
Yum! I love orzo. My husband claims not to, but he loves pasta and rice, so how could he not? I love arugala too!
I agree I think it’s time to try it again!
Yum, this sounds delicious! I’ve been trying to think of hearty salad ideas I could take to work for lunch and this seems like it would work well.
Great I hope you enjoy it too
I love scanning ingredients in the pantry and getting rid of things into a meal. Looks good, I;ve been on a big artichoke kick lately.
Some of my best recipes happen that way too!
I cherish a good salad recipe! This looks fantastic! Dying to try this, especially with the dressing!
Thanks so much hope you enjoy
I LOVE the flavor combo in this! Arugula is so tasty with greek dressing.
Thanks one of my favorites too
I love a good Greek salad! I’m currently all about quinoa–I think I’ll sub that in for the orzo! Thanks for the inspiration.
That would definitely work! Enjoy
Orzo is my favorite pasta salad main. So good and so versatile as it doesn’t fight with the other flavors. And oh look, a dish I can (maybe) make.
It’s so easy I know you can do it
I’ll make sure to report back if I do. 🙂 Likely summer, that seems to be my season of attempting pasta salad dishes
Oooh yum! I love Greek salad too, and I always enjoy adding orzo into the mix. I think I might need to make this this week — now I’m craving it!! 🙂
OH great to hear hope you enjoy it too
This looks delicious! I absolutely love arugula! Such a yummy flavour!
thanks! I think it makes a great addition to salads as well
This looks so delicious! I’ll be sure to try this next meatless monday!
thanks hope you enjoy!