Description
Light, fresh, and brimming with Mediterranean flavors, this Best Orzo Pasta Recipe is your go-to dish for summer gatherings, potlucks, or quick lunches. This vibrant orzo pasta salad combines tender orzo with a medley of crisp vegetables and tangy feta for a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s not only quick but also a healthy option packed with nutrients from fresh ingredients. Perfect served warm or cold, this versatile salad is ideal as a side dish or a satisfying standalone meal. Enjoy every colorful bite of this refreshing dish that will surely impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried orzo pasta
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek salad dressing or red apple vinegar vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Dice the cucumber and red onion while the orzo cooks. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- Drizzle with dressing and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well mixed and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg