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Mediterranean pasta salad

Greek Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Orzo pasta tossed with fresh veggies in a simply made vinegrette.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: greek, Mediterranean, orzo, pasta, salad
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup Purple Onion
  • 1 cup Grape tomatos
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1 cup Feta cheese
  • 1 box Orzo pasta
  • Oil oil
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Pasta Salad Dressing

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic
  • 2 tbsp lemon
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot heat waterfor the orzo until a rumbling boil.
  • Slice and dice the cucmber, onion, tomato and kalamata olives.
  • Once pasta water is boiling, add a handful of salt to the water. Place the orzo in the water and cook for 8-10 minutes. (If you prefer to have a more aldente or more cooked.)
  • Drain Pasta and place in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and mix through. Let pasta cool. It is NOT recommended to rinse the pasta under cool water. This will release the startch that is needed to help adhere the pasta to the dressing.
  • Once cool, add all the diced vegetables and sprinkle in the feta cheese.
    Garnish with parsley!

Dressing

  • In a measuring bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well and drizzle on pasta salad.
  • You can store extra dressing in a air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.