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Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry orzo (1 1/2 cups; i use whole wheat orzo); 1 english cucumber seeded (quartered lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces); 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 orange or yellow bell pepper (cored and diced); 1 can reduced sodium chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 8 ounces feta cheese (crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)); 0.667 cup pitted kalamata olives (leave whole); 1 cup chopped fresh basil; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup red wine vinegar (plus a few splashes to taste); 1 small garlic clove (grated or finely minced); 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 servings

This Greek-inspired orzo pasta salad recipe is loaded with Mediterranean flavor with feta, olives, chickpeas, tomatoes, and basil. Fresh and delish!

Ingredients

dry orzo
1 1/2 cups; i use whole wheat orzo
8 oz
english cucumber seeded
quartered lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1
grape or cherry tomatoes
halved
1 pint
orange or yellow bell pepper
cored and diced
1
can reduced sodium chickpeas
rinsed and drained
1
feta cheese)
crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups
8 oz
pitted kalamata olives
leave whole
⅝ c
chopped fresh basil
1 c
extra-virgin olive oil
¼ c
red wine vinegar
¼ c
garlic clove
grated or finely minced
1 small
dijon mustard
2 tsp
kosher salt
¾ tsp
dried oregano
½ tsp
ground black pepper
¼ tsp

Directions

1
Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2
While the orzo cooks, make the dressing: In a bowl or liquid measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt, oregano, and black pepper.
3
While the orzo is still warm, pour about half of the dressing over it and stir to coat (this helps the orzo absorb the dressing flavor and keeps it from sticking together).
4
To the bowl with the orzo, add the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, chickpeas, feta, olives, and basil. Toss to combine, adding more dressing so that every is nicely moistened.
5
Taste and add more salt and pepper for additional seasoning or a splash or two of vinegar for more zing. Refrigerate until ready to serve; just before serving, toss with a bit more dressing.

Orzo Pasta Salad

5.0(8)25 min8 servings324 cal

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