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Orzo Pasta Salad

This light & fresh Orzo Pasta Salad is full of colorful veggies and a delicious homemade dressing. Perfect for BBQs or meal prep it for the week!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 (1 cup each)
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil $0.96
  • 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar $0.39
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard $0.04
  • 1 clove garlic, minced $0.08
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1 Tbsp honey $0.18
Pasta Salad
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta $1.49
  • 1 cup frozen corn $0.41
  • 1 red bell pepper $1.59
  • 1 yellow bell pepper $1.59
  • 2 roma tomatoes $0.78
  • 1/2 red onion $0.40
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries $1.70
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley $0.29
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02

Instructions

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  1. Start by making the vinaigrette dressing. In a medium bowl whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, basil, salt and honey until smooth. Set the vinaigrette aside.
  2. Cook the orzo pasta according to the package directions. Add the frozen corn to the boiling water during the last 3 minutes of the pasta cook time.  Drain the pasta and corn in a colander and rinse briefly with cool water to cool off the pasta.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the veggies. Dice the bell peppers and tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, measure out the dried cranberries, and chop the parsley.
  4. Transfer the pasta and corn to a large bowl. Add the chopped vegetables, chopped parsley and dried cranberries.
  5. Give the vinaigrette dressing another stir. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and season with 1/4 tsp salt. Toss the salad ingredients together until everything is evenly coated in the dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • *Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%

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