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Rainbow Orzo Salad

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish, Salad
  • Method: No Bake/No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Description

Rainbow Orzo Salad is a vibrant, refreshing pasta salad made with tender orzo pasta, a medley of colorful veggies, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. It’s easy to customize and makes a great make-ahead dish for parties, lunches, or weeknight sides.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup cucumber, diced

  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced

  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots

  • 1/2 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil

  • Optional: 1/4 cup sliced olives or chickpeas for extra flavor/protein

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

  • 1 small garlic clove, minced

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo:
    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

  2. Make the dressing:
    In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  3. Assemble the salad:
    In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, all the veggies, feta, and herbs. Pour dressing over the top and toss until everything is well coated.

  4. Chill or serve right away:
    You can serve it immediately, but it tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes in the fridge. Toss again before serving.

Notes

  • Easily make it vegan by skipping the feta or using a plant-based cheese.

  • Add grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp to make it a full meal.

  • Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days—great for meal prep!

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/rainbow-orzo-salad.htm