This summer, it seem like I have made one dish over and over again, almost too many times to count. It’s just that good.
Do you want to know what that snazzy dish is? Do ya?
It is my greek orzo pasta salad. It’s a perfect combination of my favorite things. Pasta and oh, pasta! With some veggies thrown in for good measure.
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Author: Its All About The Yummy
The longer the flavors marinate together the better the taste.
Ingredients
- For the dressing~
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 clove fresh garlic, finely chopped
- For the Greek Salad
- 1 16oz package of orzo pasta
- 1 tomato, chopped
- ½ medium red pepper, seed removed, chopped
- ½ medium yellow pepper, seeds removed, chopped
- ½ medium red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped olives
- 1 cup artichoke heart {packed in water} drained & chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves, cut in to thin strips
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine tomatoes, peppers, onions, olives, artichokes, feta, and fresh basil.
- In a medium size mason jar combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, basil, pepper salt, and garlic, shake to combine.
- Add the pasta to the vegetables and toss to combine
- Toss with ½ of the dressing and chill for at least an hour.
- Add the remaining dressing when the salad is to be served.
Enjoy!
Rachel
I’m part Greek, so orzo is so my jam!
Heather Serra
Yum! I love the pops of color. I’ve never made a Greek Orzo Pasts Salad. I’ll have to try this!
Theresa @DearCreatives
I can’t wait to try your recipe. I love orzo and hardly ever make it. Yum. Pinned for later.
Julie @ Girl on the Move
I love all things Greek so this salad looks like the perfect dinner to me!!
CAROL CASSARA
This is one of my favorite flavor profiles & you can bet I’ll be bookmarking it for the future! Love so many of your recipes!
kristen
you had me at greek, i love anythingggggg greek and Orzo, done. Thanks for sharing! Im pinning this for later!
Its All About The Yummy
Thank you, Kristen!
Ellen Dolgen
My roommate in college was Greek. Her family had a restaurant in town. Lucky me! I adore Greek food! This looks yummy and easy to make!
Cheryl Nicholl
What can I say? I LOVE THIS!!!! Thank you for the recipe!!
Ashleigh
I love Orzo and this pasta salad looks so good and perfect for an end of Summer bbq!!! Love this! Thanks for sharing!
Tirralan @ Tinseltown Mom
Oh my, I love this Greek Pasta Dish. It looks tasty and incredibly easy to make. 5 Stars!
Lois Alter Mark
Ooh, that looks so delicious! Colorful, fresh and healthy – yum!
Meagan
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it with my family. We always need great Sunday dinner ideas.
Doreen McGettigan
This does look pretty! I’ve never had orzo in a salad. I can always count on you to share something different and yummy!
Healing Tomato
This is a very colorful salad. Looks delicious and healthy.
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
I love love love Greek flavors. Thanks for this great recipe!
Debi @ Life Currents
I love Orzo; I think it’s my favorite pasta shape! And the flavors in this sound so good! This would make a great lunch! Thanks!
justine @ Full Belly SIsters
I think orzo is criminally underrated for pasta salads—it’s the best! And your salad looks delish 🙂
Katerina
I love the flavors you combined in this salad and I sure love orzo too!