Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound orzo; kosher salt; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 8 tablespoons EVOO; 4 green onions chopped; 1/2 cup Italian parsley chopped; 1 juice and zest of lemon; 1 cucumber diced; 1 green bell pepper chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1/2 red onion finely chopped; 12 pepperoncinis sliced; 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese; 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 pound orzo
kosher salt
1/2 cup pine nuts
8 tablespoons EVOO
4 green onions chopped
1/2 cup Italian parsley chopped
1 juice and zest of lemon
1 cucumber diced
1 green bell pepper chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 red onion finely chopped
12 pepperoncinis sliced
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil. Generously salt water and cook orzo until tender, approximately 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
While orzo is cooking, spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast lightly in oven on 400 degrees. Remove from oven and set aside.
3
Heat two tablespoons of EVOO on medium heat in a non-stick pan. Saute chopped green onions for approximately 2 minutes. Add parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, toasted pine nuts and cooked orzo. Saute for 3-4 minutes for flavors to combine and absorb into the orzo. Remove from heat.
4
In a large bowl, combine cucumber, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion and pepperoncinis to orzo mixture. Additionally add crumbled feta cheese, red wine vinegar and remaining six tablespoons of EVOO. Mix well. Can be refrigerated or served immediately.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound orzo, kosher salt, 1/2 cup pine nuts, 8 tablespoons EVOO, 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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