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Easy Rainbow Orzo Salad Recipe – Fresh, Colorful Pasta Salad Favorite

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Rainbow Orzo Salad is a bright, colorful, and refreshing pasta salad made with tender orzo, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a light lemony vinaigrette. It’s perfect as a summer side dish or light lunch.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions.
  2. While pasta cooks, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drain and rinse orzo under cold water until cooled.
  4. In a large bowl, combine orzo, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, feta, and basil.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Notes

  • Use grape or Roma tomatoes if preferred.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Add a little olive oil before serving if the pasta dries out.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boil
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 205
  • Sugar: 3.7 g
  • Sodium: 160.3 mg
  • Fat: 11.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.6 g
  • Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.6 mg