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    Orzo Pasta Salad

    Published: May 6, 2020 by Anna 5 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Orzo Pasta Salad is packed with fresh and colorful veggies. Perfect Spring and Summer salad to serve at potlucks and backyard BBQ!

    Serve this salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Easy Grilled Chicken for a light and delicious dinner everyone will love.

    Pasta salad with veggies in a bowl.

    Warm Summer months and fresh and bright produce always make me crave pasta salads! They are quick and easy to make and perfect as a side dish or a light lunch. A drizzle of fresh citrus or Italian dressing and you are set! I can pack it in containers and take to a picnic or a potluck.

    Ingredients:

    • orzo pasta
    • cherry tomatoes or Roma tomatoes
    • cucumber
    • olives
    • red onion
    • chickpeas
    • sun-dried tomatoes
    • olive oil
    • lemon juice
    • honey
    • salt and pepper
    • feta cheese or mozzarella balls, optional
    Pasta and veggies in a bowl.

    How to make Orzo Pasta Salad?

    • Start with cooking the orzo according to instructions on the package.
    • Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
    • Chop veggies and prep the dressing.
    • Combine everything together in a large bowl.
    • Toss gently.
    • Serve right away or chill in the fridge.
    Orzo, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives in a bowl.

    What else can I add to this pasta salad?

    You can go with any veggies you like. Marinated artichokes, spinach, Romaine lettuce, basil, etc. Skip the beans and use chopped cooked chicken.

    Storing:

    This salad can be made ahead of time and stored covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you are adding lettuce or spinach, wait until just before serving. Otherwise, it will wilt.

    More pasta salads:

    • BLT Pasta Salad
    • Macaroni Egg Salad
    • Italian Pasta Salad
    • Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Salad Category.

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    Pasta and veggies in a bowl.

    Orzo Pasta Salad

    Author: Anna
    This Orzo Pasta Salad is packed with fresh and colorful veggies. Perfect Spring and Summer salad to serve at potlucks and backyard BBQ! Serve this salad with lemon vinaigrette and grilled chicken for a light and delicious dinner everyone will love.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 9 mins
    Total Time 24 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 438 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for salad:

    • 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
    • 1 medium cucumber chopped
    • 1 cup olives halved
    • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
    • 1 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
    • 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes

    for dressing:

    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • parsley for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta according to instructions on the package, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
    • Chop tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion and sun-dried tomatoes.
    • Combine pasta with all veggies.
    • Combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar. Shake well. Drizzle over the pasta salad.
    • Serve right away or chill until ready to serve.

    Notes

    • I like to add 1 teaspoon of the oil from sun-dried tomatoes to the dressing.
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
    • Typical serving size is 1 to 2 cups.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 584IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Gale says

      June 20, 2022 at 12:08 am

      Wow! This salad was easy to make, it looked beautiful and tasted even better. Stored perfectly

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 08, 2022 at 3:47 pm

        I am so glad the salad was a hit! Thank you, Gale!

        Reply
    2. Melissa says

      May 06, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect my favorite kind of pasta salad!

      Reply
    3. Suzy says

      May 06, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      We love how good orzo pairs with fresh ingredients! The dressing is so tasty too!

      Reply
    4. April says

      May 06, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious salad! Perfect as a side dish for grilling out!

      Reply

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