Minted Orzo and Zucchini Salad Recipe

Name: Minted Orzo and Zucchini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried orzo pasta; 2 large zucchini, cut into long 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; sea salt & freshly ground black pepper; 6 ounces feta cheese, cubed; 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped; ½ cup pitted kalamata olive; ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil; 5 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint; sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dried orzo pasta
2 large zucchini, cut into long 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces feta cheese, cubed
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
½ cup pitted kalamata olive
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2
Rinse with cold water; drain again.
3
Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
4
Cover; chill in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
5
Meanwhile, brush zucchini slices with olive oil, season and grill or broil until tender about 46 minutes per side.
6
Let cool and cut into bite-sized pieces.
7
Add to orzo with Feta, tomatoes, and olives; stir to combine.
8
Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
9
Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Cover; refrigerate for several hours until flavors blend.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 cup dried orzo pasta, 2 large zucchini, cut into long 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Minted Orzo and Zucchini 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.

Minted Orzo and Zucchini Salad

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