Description
Zesty Orzo Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines tender orzo pasta with colorful vegetables and a tangy dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or casual dinners, this delightful salad bursts with flavor and can be customized to suit your dietary preferences. Easy to prepare and even better as leftovers, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled orzo with chopped vegetables. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad and fold it in carefully.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg