Orzo Pasta Salad
A refreshing and colorful salad packed with vegetables and feta cheese, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta Cook according to package instructions.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
Serving
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative. It's best served chilled, so allow the salad to rest in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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