Description
Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta is a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish that bursts with flavor and color. Perfect for any occasion, this versatile salad combines tender orzo pasta with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese, creating a delightful mix that’s both satisfying and healthy. Ideal as a side for barbecues or as a light lunch on its own, this salad can be prepared ahead of time, making it a go-to recipe for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. With its zesty vinaigrette and an array of vibrant ingredients, this Orzo Pasta Salad will quickly become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 2 ears grilled corn
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- Fresh basil
- Olive oil and lemon juice for dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a jar.
- Cook the orzo in a large nonstick skillet with melted butter and olive oil. Sauté chopped onions until soft.
- Stir in chicken broth and seasonings; simmer until orzo is al dente. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo with chopped vegetables, chickpeas, olives, nuts, basil, and feta.
- Toss with dressing until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg