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Feta Caesar Pasta Salad

When it comes to summer and grilling (and the Fourth of July!) the only side you need aside from sweet corn, is this Feta Caesar Pasta Salad. Easy to throw together, skips the mayo-heavy dressing and is a total crowd pleaser. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups dried orzo
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 large garlic clove, grated
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz crumbled feta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped chive
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 2 cups roughly chopped butter lettuce

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt, it should taste as salty as the sea. Cook orzo until ardente. Drain and rinse under cold water. 
  2. Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon , greek yogurt, olive oil, salt, anchovy paste, and parmesan cheese together in a small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. 
  3. Toss orzo with dressing. Add feta, cherry tomatoes, chive, red onion and lettuce. Toss again until dressing has evenly coated the ingredients. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper. 

Notes

  • Dressing adapted from How Sweet Eats

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 459mg (19%) Potassium 214mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 403IU (8%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 459mg 19%
Potassium 214mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 403IU 8%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.