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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is a no-bake summer dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors in tender orzo pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and tangy Feta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups orzo pasta I love Barilla or DeLallo brands
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved (or plum tomatoes, diced)
  • 1 cup English cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced (soak in cold water for 5 minutes)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (flat-leaf for best flavor)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese use whole-milk Feta for creaminess
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
  • 1 garlic clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or a tsp fresh, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard for a gentle tang
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions, drain, and rinse under cold water.
    1½ cups orzo pasta
  • Chop tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, red onion, and parsley. Place in a large mixing bowl.
    1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup English cucumber, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup red onion, 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 garlic clove garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, Salt and pepper
  • Add the cooled orzo to the vegetable bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat.
    1½ cups orzo pasta, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup English cucumber, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup red onion, 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • Fold in crumbled Feta cheese and gently stir to combine.
    1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Before serving, adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Rinsing the orzo under cold water after cooking keeps the salad fresh and prevents a pasty texture. Soaking the red onion in cold water tames its sharp flavor.
Keyword Greek Salad, Mediterranean Flavors, Orzo Pasta Salad, Summer Dish
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