Description
Elevate your gatherings with this vibrant Homemade Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes. This delightful dish bursts with flavor, featuring creamy feta and tangy sun-dried tomatoes combined with fresh herbs and colorful veggies. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a light family dinner, this pasta salad is not only delicious but also easy to prepare in advance. Embrace the freshness of the ingredients while enjoying a nutritious option that everyone will love. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb orzo
- 1/2 lb kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 12 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and diced
- 1 cup spinach, sliced thin
- 1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp fresh basil, thinly cut
- 3 tbsp fresh mint, thin strips
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest from 1 lemon, grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
- 2 qt water
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil 2 quarts of water with 1/2 tsp salt. Add orzo; cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop olives, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, basil, and mint. Combine in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Add cooked orzo to the vegetable mixture. Pour dressing over and toss gently. Fold in crumbled feta.
- Enjoy immediately or chill for an hour for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg