A top-down view of a white bowl filled with Mediterranean Orzo Salad, featuring cooked orzo pasta, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, cubed red and yellow bell peppers, pitted Kalamata olives, cubed feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, chopped fresh parsley and dill, and a lemon-herb vinaigrette, with a small bowl of dressing and fresh herbs on the side.
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

A vibrant summer salad packed with orzo, feta, olives, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy summer meal.

Prep Time20 min
Cook Time15 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • Cooked Orzo Pasta
  • English Cucumber (cubed)
  • Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • Red & Yellow Bell Peppers (cubed)
  • Kalamata Olives (pitted)
  • Red Onion (finely diced)
  • Feta Cheese (cubed)
  • Toasted Pine Nuts
  • Fresh Parsley & Dill (chopped)
  • Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooled orzo, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, cubed red and yellow bell peppers, pitted Kalamata olives, and finely diced red onion.
  3. Add cubed feta cheese and toasted pine nuts to the bowl.
  4. Pour the lemon-herb vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  5. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and dill.
  6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve the Mediterranean Orzo Salad chilled or at room temperature.