Tomato Orzo Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Tomato Orzo Salad is the ultimate summer side dish or light main course. Tender orzo pasta is paired with sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and the tangy creaminess of crumbled feta cheese, all brought together by a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a refreshingly cool finish, this vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner. The crisp red onion adds a subtle crunch, while the olive oil-based dressing ties each ingredient together with a sunny, citrusy twist. Serve it chilled for a bright, satisfying dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Orzo pasta
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cups Red onion
- 0.25 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse the orzo under cold water to stop it from cooking further. Set aside to cool.
While the orzo is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the fresh basil leaves, and dice the red onion.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.3 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2056 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.9 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 909 mg | 19% | |
*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.
