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Rainbow Orzo Salad

A vibrant Mediterranean-style orzo salad loaded with colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, feta, and lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Orzo Salad
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta dry
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.75 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 0.75 cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • 0.33 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
Lemon Dressing
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or jar with lid

Method
 

  1. Cook orzo until al dente, drain, and cool.
  2. Combine orzo with vegetables and herbs.
  3. Whisk lemon dressing ingredients together.
  4. Toss salad with dressing.
  5. Fold in feta and chill before serving.

Notes

Add protein or olives to customize this salad into a full meal.