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Tasty Orzo Pasta Salad

Tasty Orzo Pasta Salad

Delicious Tasty Orzo Pasta Salad recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1000 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • small bowl
  • large serving bowl
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salad

  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 units Persian cucumbers, diced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled into large chunks
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 cup fresh basil, torn
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, and sea salt in a small bowl until the salt dissolves. Slowly whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes to emulsify the dressing. Set aside. Meanwhile, prepare all salad ingredients.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the orzo pasta. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 9-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the pasta and toss with a little dressing.
  • Spread the dressed orzo on a baking sheet to cool for about 5 minutes. Then transfer it to a large serving bowl and add the cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  • Pour the remaining dressing over the salad, add the fresh basil and black pepper, then toss gently. Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Letting the salad sit for a few minutes enhances the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 1000kcalCarbohydrates: 130gProtein: 25gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 32gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg
Keyword orzo, pasta, salad, Tasty
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