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Rainbow Orzo Salad

A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired orzo pasta salad loaded with fresh vegetables, herbs, feta, and a bright lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 0.5 cup yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
  2. Prepare and chop all vegetables evenly.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together.
  4. Combine orzo, vegetables, and dressing in a large bowl.
  5. Fold in feta and herbs gently.
  6. Chill briefly before serving.

Notes

Tastes even better after resting in the fridge for 20 minutes.