Description
A colorful and nutritious salad made with orzo pasta and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the cooled orzo to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Garnish with feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: rainbow orzo salad, healthy salad, pasta salad, Mediterranean salad