Description
A refreshing summer orzo pasta salad, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and basil to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the feta cheese.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your liking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg