Description
Discover the refreshing delight of The Best Orzo Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of Greek-inspired flavors that will elevate your summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. This vibrant salad features tender orzo pasta tossed with crisp vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing that brings everything together in a harmonious medley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 small red onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
- 1/3 cup red apple vinegar
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled orzo, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped basil, and optional parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together red apple vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Pour over the salad and mix gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg