Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 1/2 red onion small, finely chopped; 1/2 yellow pepper; 1/2 English cucumber large, skin removed and deseeded; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup Italian parsley minced plus more for garnish; 3 tablespoons Italian parsley roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Servings: persons

1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 red onion small, finely chopped
1/2 yellow pepper
1/2 English cucumber large, skin removed and deseeded
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup Italian parsley minced plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons Italian parsley roughly chopped
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1
Cook orzo pasta according to the package instructions.
2
While the pasta is cooking, make the vinaigrette. In a small blender or food processor, combine the ingredients to make the vinaigrette. Blend for about 20 seconds or until the dressing is emulsify.
3
In a large bowl, add the cooked orzo pasta and vinaigrette. Use a fork and mix well until the dressing evenly coats the pasta.
4
Add red onion, yellow pepper, cucumber, ground pepper, feta cheese, and parsley to the pasta. Mix well until the ingredients are incorporated.
5
Garnish with minced parsley. Serve room-temperature or chilled.

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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 orzo pasta, 1/2 red onion small, finely chopped, 1/2 yellow pepper, 1/2 English cucumber large, skin removed and deseeded, and more.

Yes, Orzo Pasta 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.

Orzo Pasta Salad

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