Description
Rainbow Orzo Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings a burst of color and flavor to your table. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this salad combines tender orzo pasta with an assortment of crunchy vegetables and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty dressing made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, every bite is a delightful explosion of freshness. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, Rainbow Orzo Salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or a satisfying side. Enjoy this colorful pasta salad as a main dish or alongside grilled meats for an effortless meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: Boil salted water in a large pot, add uncooked orzo, and cook until al dente.
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the pasta: Rinse cooked orzo under cold water and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Combine ingredients: Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, optional onion, feta cheese, and basil to the bowl; toss gently.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss again to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg