Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean orzo pasta salad is bursting with flavor and is perfect for bringing to potlucks. It is packed with crisp, fresh vegetables and feta cheese and tossed in a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 60 mins
- Yield: 12, 12 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces (454g) orzo pasta
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (10 oz) (283g) container grape tomatoes, halved
- ¾ cup (115g) chopped olives
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- ⅓ cup (5g) chopped fresh parsley
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups (260g) crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup (120ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60ml) red wine vinegar
- zest and juice from 1 medium lemon
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Place in the large bowl with the cooked and drained orzo pasta.
- In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Gently toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss just before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 688 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: orzo salad, summer orzo salad
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