Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
This Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is a favorite at cookouts, family dinners, and summer gatherings.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Chill Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: Greek
Servings: 6
Calories: 356kcal
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 8 oz orzo pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2.25 oz can sliced black olives
- 6 Tablespoons light olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Add the onion slices to a small bowl and pour in enough cold water to completely cover the onions. Set aside to soak while you prepare the rest of the salad.
In a large mixing bowl, gently stir together the cooked orzo pasta, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried basil, sea salt, and black pepper to a mason jar. Cover and shake well to combine.
Drain the sliced onion and add them to the pasta mixture. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and top with crumbled feta right before serving.
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg