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orzo pasta salad in a bowl with a fork

Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

This Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe is a great easy pasta salad to bring to any spring or summer get together! This recipe mixes together orzo pasta, feta cheese, crisp summer vegetables, fresh herbs and is mixed with a light vinaigrette.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Orzo Pasta (cooked according to the package)
  • ½ cucumber finely diced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut into halves
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing Ingredients

  • cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp salt
  • cup avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the orzo according to the instructions on the package. Once it has finished cooking, set aside and let it cool.
  • In a large bowl add the orzo, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil leaves and feta cheese. Stir well until everything is mixed thoroughly.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
    dressing for orzo pasta salad
  • Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and stir to combine.
    orzo pasta salad in a bowl
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.