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Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe with Feta Recipe

Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe with Feta Recipe

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This Orzo Pasta Salad recipe is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a light meal. Loaded with fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and a tangy herb vinaigrette, it’s bursting with flavor and textures.

Ingredients

Orzo:

  • 16 oz. uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped

Salad:

  • 2 ears grilled corn, kernels removed
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced and quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta

Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 TBS fresh dill, parsley, oregano or 1 tsp each dried
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Make dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Sauté orzo: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté orzo and red onions until onions are soft. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer until orzo is al dente.
  3. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo with salad ingredients. Add dressing and toss to coat.
  4. Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed.

Notes

  • Char corn either on the grill or in a skillet for added flavor.
  • Don’t overcook or burn the orzo; stir frequently towards the end of cooking.
  • Add water if needed during cooking.
  • Cool the orzo quickly after cooking to prevent it from overcooking.

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