Description
Rainbow Orzo Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that promises to brighten any meal. Bursting with color and flavor, this salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. With its combination of tender orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, each bite offers a delightful crunch and satisfying taste. Not only is it visually appealing, but it’s also easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy schedules. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled proteins, Rainbow Orzo Salad is a versatile dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled orzo with cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, feta cheese, and basil.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat. Season to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg