Italian Orzo Pasta Salad

Italian Orzo Pasta Salad

from thestayathomechef.com
20 min
8 servings

Classic Italian orzo pasta salad, complete with a homemade dressing and mini pepperonis. This traditional American pasta salad is great with an orzo pasta twist.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 4 ounces sliced black olives
  • 4 ounces mini pepperonis
  • 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pepperocinis
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (cubed)
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook orzo in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. 2

    Combine cooked orzo with olives, pepperonis, bell pepper, pepperocinis, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

  3. 3

    Dress the pasta salad by pouring in olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, parsley, pepper, and basil.

  4. 4

    Stir to combine. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve cold.