Print

Fresh and Flavorful Orzo Salad Recipe

Pesto Pasta Salad
Print Recipe
Print Recipe

This fresh and flavorful orzo salad is packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, and chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty Greek dressing. Perfect for picnics, lunches, or light dinners!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups dry orzo pasta
  • 1 recipe Greek Salad Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 cup fresh basil and/or mint leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for tossing
  • Optional: 1 small avocado, diced
  • Optional: ¼ cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo until slightly past al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
  2. Prepare the Greek dressing. Stir in red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, feta, onion, and olives. Toss with dressing.
  4. Add half the herbs. Season with black pepper and toss again.
  5. Top with remaining herbs and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
  6. Optional: Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Notes

Add grilled chicken or shrimp for more protein. Cool orzo before assembling. Best enjoyed within 3 days of making!

Nutrition

Keywords: orzo salad, mediterranean salad, summer pasta salad, vegetarian orzo salad

Find it online: https://www.deliciousdishesblog.com/fresh-and-flavorful-orzo-salad-recipe-2/