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small clear bowl full of orzo pasta salad

Orzo Summer Salad

Use up your garden vegetables and herbs for this fresh tasting recipe tossed in a simple vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 323 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2.5 cups cooked orzo (about 1 1/4 cups dry)
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped herbs (mixture of parlsey, basil, and chives)
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp granulate garlic
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse in cool water immediately. Stir in colander with spoon to ensure pasta is well drained and separated. Transfer to medium sized salad bowl. 
  • To bowl with orzo, add fresh chopped vegetables and fresh chopped herbs. 
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over orzo pasta salad immediately and toss. 
  • Chill for 15 minutes before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 576IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
Keyword orzo, pasta, salad, vegetarian
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