Confetti Orzo Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Confetti Orzo Salad is a refreshing twist on classic pasta salad. Packed with vibrant diced bell peppers, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta, this dish lives up to its festive "confetti" name. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and oregano, every bite is a delightful blend of crisp veggies and tender orzo pasta. Perfect as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side for summer cookouts, or a make-ahead meal for meal prepping, this easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious! Keywords: Mediterranean orzo salad, summer pasta salad, easy side dish, healthy vegetable salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the orzo cools, finely dice the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the parsley leaves. Set all the chopped ingredients aside.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, diced vegetables, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss until everything is well combined and evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.3 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2479 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 723 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1678 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
