Gluten-Free Greek Orzo Salad

Bright and refreshing, this gluten-free Greek orzo salad bursts with Mediterranean flavors. Tender GF pasta is tossed with crisp vegetables and your choice of protein, all coated in a zesty lemon-herb dressing for a satisfying meal.

Prep: 12 min Cook: 25 min Total: 37 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy lunch recipe yields 4 servings in about 37 minutes (12 min prep, 25 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including gluten-free orzo pasta, protein of choice, chopped fresh vegetables — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more lunch recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Greek Orzo Salad: When preparing this lunch recipe, orzo is normally a wheat pasta, so use orzo labeled gluten-free and boil it in a fresh pot of water. Garlic powder, dried oregano and the feta should carry the same label.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Greek Orzo Salad: This recipe relies on naturally gluten-free ingredients and gluten-free pasta. It avoids any gluten-containing grains.

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Instructions

1 Cook the gluten-free orzo pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta well and rinse with cool water to prevent sticking. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
2 While the pasta cooks, prepare your protein if it's not already cooked. If using chickpeas, drain and rinse them thoroughly. Ensure any pre-cooked protein is seasoned with gluten-free spices or sauces.
3 Chop all your fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Halve the Kalamata olives and crumble the feta cheese if using. Add the prepared vegetables, olives, and feta to the bowl with the cooled gluten-free orzo.
4 In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Season this dressing generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
5 Pour the prepared dressing over the orzo and vegetable mixture. Add your chosen protein to the bowl. Gently toss everything together for about 2-3 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the zesty dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

390

Calories

20g

Protein

34g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Fiber

444mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Gluten-free orzo turns mushy easily. Cook it a minute less than the package says and rinse it well.
Toss the drained orzo with half the dressing first so it absorbs the lemon and oregano.
Fold the feta and olives in gently at the end so the feta stays in pieces.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Greek Orzo Salad?

Check gluten-free orzo pasta, protein of choice, chopped fresh vegetables before they go into Gluten-Free Greek Orzo Salad. Orzo is normally a wheat pasta, so use orzo labeled gluten-free and boil it in a fresh pot of water. Garlic powder, dried oregano and the feta should carry the same label.

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