Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Orzo Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 1/2 red onion small, finely chopped; 1/2 yellow pepper; 1/2 English cucumber large, skin removed and deseeded; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup Italian parsley minced plus more for garnish; 3 tablespoons Italian parsley roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 red onion small, finely chopped
1/2 yellow pepper
1/2 English cucumber large, skin removed and deseeded
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup Italian parsley minced plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons Italian parsley roughly chopped
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1

Cook orzo pasta according to the package instructions.
2

While the pasta is cooking, make the vinaigrette. In a small blender or food processor, combine the ingredients to make the vinaigrette. Blend for about 20 seconds or until the dressing is emulsify.
3

In a large bowl, add the cooked orzo pasta and vinaigrette. Use a fork and mix well until the dressing evenly coats the pasta.
4

Add red onion, yellow pepper, cucumber, ground pepper, feta cheese, and parsley to the pasta. Mix well until the ingredients are incorporated.
5

Garnish with minced parsley. Serve room-temperature or chilled.