italian orzo salad

The BEST ITALIAN ORZO SALAD  you can throw together in 15 minutes, goes with anything, and has fantastic flavor!

Best Italian Orzo Salad

dry orzo

cherry tomatoes (halved)

chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

cucumber

basil

¼ red onion (chopped)

½ cup packed baby spinach (optional)

Italian salad dressing ((store bought

olive oil

red wine vinegar

water

honey

lemon juice

parmesan cheese

salt

garlic powder

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper (or 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper)

Italian blend dried herb seasoning

Place orzo in a pot, cover with water. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil. Cook 8-9 minutes until tender, drain and rinse with cold water.

In a large bowl combine orzo, tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumbers, basil, onions and spinach (if using) and toss.

Toss with the dressing to serve immediately, OR cover tightly and chill until ready to serve, then toss with dressing just before serving.

To make the salad dressing, combine all ingredients in a jar. Screw the lid on tightly, shake vigorously til well blended, then chill until ready to use or pour immediatley over salad and toss.

To Make the Dressing

Beautiful herby Italian orzo salad filled with crunchy veggies, savory olives and delicious feta crumbles. Everything gets tossed in a light homemade Italian dressing for the perfect summer lunch or dinner that&#039;s easy to customize. Bring this fresh Italian orzo salad to your next BBQ!

Herby Olive Italian Orzo Salad

For the dressing:

garlic, finely minced

dijon mustard

oregano

black pepper

For the salad:

orzo

tomatoes

red bell pepper, diced

green olives

pepperoncinis

red onion

feta crumbles

parsley

First make the dressing: whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dijon, oregano and salt and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. You can also add them all to a mason jar, add the lid and then shake until well combined.

Next cook your pasta until al dente according to the directions on the package. Once done cooking, drain and add to a large bowl.

Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, kalamata olives, green olives, pepperoncinis, red onion, feta, basil and parsley to the bowl with the pasta. Pour dressing over the top and toss together until combined. Serve and enjoy!

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