Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the cooled orzo to the bowl with vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Healthy Balsamic Orzo Salad