Orzo Salad
Orzo salad is a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dish packed with bold flavor and crunchy texture. It’s quick to assemble and perfect for warm days or busy weeknights. With a lemony vinaigrette and plenty of herbs, this pasta salad never disappoints.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 Cups orzo pasta dried
- 2 Cups cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ Cup feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ Cup parsley fresh, chopped
- ¼ Cup Greek salad dressing or red wine vinaigrette
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 red onion small, diced
- 1 Jar artichoke hearts 12-Ounce, drained and chopped
- ½ Cup black olives pitted, large, halved
- ⅓ Cup mint fresh, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, then make the pasta following the directions on the package, giving it an extra minute or 2 so it will be soft even after refrigeration.
- Drain the cooked pasta, rinse it with cold water and put it in a large bowl.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, artichoke hearts, red onion, black olives, fresh parsley, fresh mint, feta cheese, salt and pepper to the cooled orzo.
- Pour in the lemon juice and dressing and toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, herbs and/or lemon juice.
- Either serve it now or chill it for an hour to allow the pasta more time to soak up the flavors.
- Garnish with more fresh herbs, if liked.
Notes
Orzo cook time: I like to cook it for a minute or 2 beyond al dente so it stays tender even after refrigeration. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
Chop evenly: Uniform pieces make for better texture and easier mixing.
Let it chill: If you have time, refrigerate before serving to let the flavors meld and really soak into the orzo.
Chop evenly: Uniform pieces make for better texture and easier mixing.
Let it chill: If you have time, refrigerate before serving to let the flavors meld and really soak into the orzo.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg
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