Description
Rainbow Orzo Salad is a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and orzo pasta, making it a perfect light meal or side dish. This healthy salad is filled with vibrant ingredients and is dressed to perfection, suitable for any gathering or picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping all fresh ingredients.
- Cook the orzo pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, chopped vegetables, and feta cheese. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add the dressing right before serving to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like broccoli or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg