Tomato Orzo Salad
This Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad is a simple yet delicious summer salad recipe with fresh tomatoes, orzo pasta and feta cheese tossed in a basil vinaigrette.
Servings: 8
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Orzo Pasta (Cooked)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil (divided)
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Honey or Sugar
- 4-5 Basil Leaves
- Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
- 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes (Halved or Quartered)
- 1/2 Cup Feta Cheese (Crumbled)
Instructions
- Toss cooked orzo with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Chill.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice and sugar.
- Chop the basil leaves and add in. Stir in a pinch (approximately 1/4 teaspoon) of sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Combine the orzo, dressing, tomatoes and feta.
- Stir until the dressing coats the pasta.
- Refrigerate until serving.
Notes
The salad will absorb the dressing as it sits. To make ahead, reserve half the dressing and toss with the salad right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.8mg