Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Pasta salad orzo recipes side dish.
Recipe Summary Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This light and refreshing cold pasta salad is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and pairs well with grilled proteins, such as fish, pork, chicken or steak. If you make this in advance, reserve a bit of the dressing to add right before serving, as the pasta has a tendency to soak up the dressing as it sits over time.Ingredients | Greek Orzo Pasta Salad Food Network½ (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved½ cup diced red onion1 cup diced cucumber1 cup pitted Mediterranean olives, cut in half1 cup finely diced Asiago cheese1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic½ cup extra-virgin olive oil½ cup red wine vinegar½ lemon, juiced1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ cup chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleyDirectionsBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.Info | Greek Orzo Pasta Salad Food Networkprep: 20 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 20 mins total: 55 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings
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