Description
A vibrant and fresh orzo pasta salad packed with colorful vegetables and feta cheese, perfect for gatherings or as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Notes
For added freshness, consider incorporating herbs like parsley or basil. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: orzo salad, pasta salad, Mediterranean salad