Name: Barilla Easy Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Orzo pasta; 3 pts multicolour cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 small cucumbers, peeled and sliced; 1 cup red onion, diced; 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled; Black olives (optional); 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tsp Dried oregano; To taste sea salt and black pepper

Barilla Easy Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

20 minutes

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This Greek-inspired Barilla Orzo Pasta Salad recipe by Chef Lorenzo Boni is easy to make, fresh and delicious. A must-have recipe to add to your repertoire of quick-but-tasty dinner ideas—not only will it be a guaranteed hit at your next summer potluck, it can also be served as the main meal or as a side dish. Truly a flexible go-to for all kinds of guests and taste buds!

Chef Lorenzo Boni Recipes

Ingredients

6 servings

1 boxBarilla Orzo pasta

3 ptsmulticolour cherry tomatoes, halved

4small cucumbers, peeled and sliced

1 cupred onion, diced

2 cupsfeta cheese, crumbled

Black olives (optional)

6 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

2 tbspred wine vinegar

2 tspDried oregano

To tastesea salt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook Barilla Orzo pasta as directed on the package but drain 1 minute earlier. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and place flat on a sheet pan to cool down. Meanwhile, cut all the vegetables as described.

Step 2

To make the Greek salad dressing: In a bowl emulsify 5 tbsp olive oil with salt, pepper, vinegar and oregano.

Step 3

Stir in cold Barilla Orzo pasta and all the remaining ingredients, mix well.

Orzo

Orzo is a small, rice-like pasta that adds Mediterranean flair to any dish. Its versatility shines in soups and salads, making it a go-to option for Canadian cooks looking to infuse their meals with a touch of premium, Mediterranean charm.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

9 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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