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Description
A comforting and easy Orzo pasta salad, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley, and feta cheese.
- Add the cooked orzo to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg