Description
A colorful and refreshing salad made with orzo pasta and a variety of vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers.
- Add the cooled orzo to the vegetable mixture.
- Stir in feta cheese and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Rainbow Orzo Salad, Orzo Salad, Pasta Salad, Mediterranean Salad