Mediterranean Orzo Salad



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Additional Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
55 mins

Servings:
6


Ingredients

  • ½(16 ounce) packageuncooked orzo pasta
  • ½pintcherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½cupdiced red onion
  • 1cupdiced cucumber
  • 1cuppitted Mediterranean olives, cut in half
  • 1cupfinely diced Asiago cheese
  • Vinaigrette:

  • 1 ½teaspoonsminced fresh garlic
  • ½cupextra-virgin olive oil
  • ½cupred wine vinegar
  • ½lemon, juiced
  • 1teaspoonsalt
  • ½teaspoonground black pepper
  • ¼cupchopped fresh basil
  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

  • Directions

    Bring 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.

    To make the vinaigrette: Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over 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.



    Cook’s Note

    If you make this salad in advance, reserve a bit of the dressing to add right before serving, as the pasta tends to soak up the dressing as it sits over time.

    This salad pairs well with grilled lamb or fish.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    418

    Calories

    27g

    Fat

    35g

    Carbs

    11g

    Protein

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