5.0 from 12 votes
Italian Orzo Pasta Salad
Classic Italian orzo pasta salad, complete with a homemade dressing and mini pepperonis. This traditional American pasta salad is great with an orzo pasta twist.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 563 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 4 ounces sliced black olives
- 4 ounces mini pepperonis
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperocinis
- 1 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cubed
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Cook 1 pound orzo pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add 4 ounces sliced black olives, 4 ounces mini pepperonis, 1 medium green bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped pepperocinis, 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, and 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese to the orzo. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 2/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon dried basil until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad. Stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
563kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
949mg
(40%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
590IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
25.4mg
(28%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 949mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 25.4mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.