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mediterranean orzo salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Orzo
  • 8 oz Feta crumbled
  • 15-20 Basil Leaves fresh, chopped
  • 8 oz Sun-dried Tomatoes or Grape Tomatoes chopped (drained if using sun-dried)
  • 1 English Cucumber diced
  • 1/3 cup Pinenuts toasted
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil salted water and cook orzo according to the label. Drain the pasta and toss in a tablespoon of olive oil to keep from clumping. Spread out on a cookie sheet to help the pasta cool faster. Set aside and let it cool completely.
  • Dice/chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, feta and basil. Lightly toast the pine nuts in a pan over medium high heat. Watch them and stir to prevent burning. Once they begin to get fragrant and golden, remove from heat and cool.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice (watch for seeds), dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Once the pasta has cooled, mix in all the remaining ingredients and dress with the olive oil and vinegar mixture. Toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate to let the flavors combine, then enjoy!
Keyword mediterranean orzo salad, orzo salad, pasta salad