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Summer Orzo Pasta Salad

A vibrant and filling dish with orzo, fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, perfect for summer dining.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Orzo pasta
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. Combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley in a large bowl.
  3. Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Mix the dressing into the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and allow the salad to chill to meld the flavors together.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: orzo, pasta salad, summer salad, Mediterranean, healthy