Best Healthy Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

Savour the vibrant taste of summer with the Best Orzo Pasta Salad, where every forkful delivers crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and orzo perfectly coated in a lemony dressing. It’s a colourful feast for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds.

Best Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces orzo pasta, cooked according to package
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, optional, chopped

Dressing

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Cook orzo according to box instructions and let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped basil, and optional parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients: red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil.
4. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and stir to combine.
5. Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

• If you plan to serve this salad the next day, prepare according to the directions, but reserve the feta cheese and add it just before serving to maintain its texture.

Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful orzo pasta salad at your next gathering or as a side dish for a family meal!