Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta; 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1 cup pitted Mediterranean olives, cut in half; 1 cup finely diced Asiago cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

⏱️ Ready in 35 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 24 views

This light and refreshing cold pasta salad is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and pairs well with grilled proteins, such as fish, pork, chicken or steak. If you make this in advance, reserve a bit of the dressing to add right before serving, as the pasta has a tendency to soak up the dressing as it sits over time.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27g 35%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 819mg 36%

Total Carbohydrate 34.7g 13%

Dietary Fiber 2.7g 10%

Total Sugars 2.6g

Protein 10.5g 21%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes.

Rinse with cold water and drain well again.

Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.

Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.

Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine.

Add basil and parsley and mix well.

Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.