5 from 2 votes
Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette - This bright, light orzo pasta salad recipe is full of refreshingly zesty Mediterranean flavors. You'll love serving this easy make-ahead Greek orzo salad with tangy lemon vinaigrette at all of your summer picnics and potlucks!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
397 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek, American
Ingredients
- 1 pound orzo pasta dried
- 1 large red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 cup olive I used half kalamata and half green, pitted
- 3 ounces tomatoes chopped, sun dried
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1/3 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 1/3 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
- ½ cup lemon juice fresh
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Set a large pot of salted water over high heat. Bring to a boil. Then cook the orzo as directed on the package. Drain.
- Meanwhile, set out a large salad bowl. Chop the bell pepper, onions, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl (or measuring pitcher) whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, and garlic together. Set aside.
- Once the orzo is cooked and drained, place it in the salad bowl. Add in the bell peppers, olives, sun dried tomatoes, onion, and all chopped herbs.
- Pour the lemon dressing over the salad and toss well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Make a gluten-free version of the orzo pasta salad by swapping wheat orzo with gluten-free orzo or another small GF pasta shape.
- This dish will keep well for up to 10 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
583mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1039IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1039IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.