Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; fresh basil leaves (optional) or parsley sprig, for garnish (optional); Dressing; 1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

Salad
1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
fresh basil leaves (optional) or parsley sprig, for garnish (optional)
Dressing
1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar

1
Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
2
Mix orzo, bell pepper, cheese, olives and chopped fresh basil in a large bowl. (If using dried basil, add to dressing.).
3
Whisk together salad dressing & seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and sugar.
4
Stir dressing into orzo mixture.
5
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
6
Garnish with basil leaves before serving, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1 cup orzo pasta, 1 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

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