Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad
Sun-dried tomato orzo pasta salad is a cold pasta dish where all the flavors come together in perfect harmony. The orzo pasta pairs perfectly with the juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and salty Kalamata olives. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh lemon juice, this pesto pasta salad is perfect as a side dish, main meal, picnic, BBQ, or potluck.
Servings: 4 side salads
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 half red onion, diced
- ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives
- ½ cup sun-dried tomato pesto
- ¼ cup feta cheese/vegan feta cheese
- 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional ingredients
- 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes
Instructions
- Step One: Orzo -Bring two cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add orzo and olive oil to the pot of water and cook for 7 - 9 minutes or until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
- Step Two: Prep the Vegetables-Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Dice the red onion. If using whole kalamata olives, cut them in half.
- Step Three: Combine Ingredients -Toss the cooked orzo, pesto, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives together in a medium-sized bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Top with additional feta cheese and tomatoes. Sprinkle with fresh lemon.
Notes
Servings: This salad would serve 2-3 as a main dish or 4-6 as a side dish. If serving as a main dish, consider adding additional protein such as garbanzo beans, tofu, shrimp, or chicken
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 817IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg