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Zucchini Orzo Salad with Mint

Looking for some new ways to use zucchini? This zucchini orzo salad with mint and feta is a delicious summer dish that's perfect for picnics or backyard BBQs!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

  • cups whole wheat orzo, (dry)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
  • 1 clove garlic, (minced)
  • 1 large zucchini, (quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced)
  • 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • ¾ cup fresh mint leaves, (chopped)
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to the instructions on the label.
    1½ cups whole wheat orzo
  • Once the orzo is cooked, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Add the garlic, stir for about 30 seconds, then add the zucchini and season with salt and pepper.
    1 clove garlic, 1 large zucchini, Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine the orzo and zucchini.
  • Stir in ¾ of the feta, ¾ of the mint, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
    6 oz crumbled feta cheese, ¾ cup fresh mint leaves
  • Top with remaining feta and mint.

Notes

This recipe is for 8 servings of zucchini orzo salad.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.
If the salad looks a bit dry when you take it out of the fridge, add a touch of olive oil to perk it up.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Orzo Salad with Mint
Amount per Serving
Calories
219
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.2
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
20
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.7
g
Cholesterol
 
14.2
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
434.8
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
107.4
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
23.6
g
8
%
Fiber
 
5.6
g
22
%
Sugar
 
0.9
g
1
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Net carbs
 
18
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.