Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

About This Dish

This Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad is a light, refreshing dish bursting with vibrant flavors from cherry tomatoes, feta, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks, quick lunches, or as a side dish to grilled proteins.

Ingredients

• Salad:

1 cup orzo pasta

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon Vinaigrette:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
2. Prepare the vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and slice Kalamata olives.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked orzo, vegetables, and feta cheese.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth.
5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
6. Add parsley and basil, toss again, and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Source

This recipe was originally featured on Creative's Cookery.