How to Make Mediterranean Orzo Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a light and refreshing dish that captures the flavors of the Mediterranean? Look no further than this Mediterranean orzo salad. With its combination of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and zesty lemon dressing, this dish is the perfect addition to any summer meal or potluck gathering.

Orzo, a type of pasta that resembles rice, is the perfect base for this salad. Its small size and chewy texture make it a great vehicle for the other ingredients, allowing each bite to be...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
  • ½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup pitted Mediterranean olives, cut in half
  • 1 cup finely diced Asiago cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
  • Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
  • To make the vinaigrette: Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 819mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 171mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 206mg