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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry orzo pasta cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers chopped
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh mint or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and spread on a baking sheet to cool quickly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, roasted red peppers, and red onion. Toss to combine.
  4. Gently fold in feta, keeping some crumbles intact.
  5. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Top with fresh mint or parsley.