Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Recipe by Kim's Cooking Now from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Salad 55 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 0.5 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
  • 0.5 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup pitted Mediterranean olives, cut in half
  • 1 cup finely diced Asiago cheese
  • 1.5 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
  • Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
  • To make the vinaigrette: Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 418
  • Carbohydrate: 35g
  • Fat: 27g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Sugar: 3g

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