Easy Greek Barilla Orzo Pasta Salad

By: Chef Lorenzo Boni

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This Greek inspired Barilla Orzo Pasta Salad recipe is quick & easy to make, fresh and delicious. A must-have recipe to add to your repertoire of easy dinner ideas, and a guaranteed hit at your next summer potluck. This vegetarian Mediterranean orzo pasta salad can be served as the main meal or as a side dish.

Ingredients 6 Number of Servings

  • 1 box Barilla Orzo pasta
  • 3 pints multicolour cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 small cucumbers, peeled and sliced   
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 TT Black olives (optional)
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 2 Tsp dried oregano

  • 1 TT Sea salt and black pepper

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Instructions

  • Cook pasta as directed on the package but drain one minute earlier. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and place flat on a sheet pan to cool down. Meanwhile cut all the vegetables as described.
  • Make the Greek Salad Dressing: In a bowl emulsify 5 tbsp olive oil with salt, pepper, vinegar and oregano. 

  • Stir in cold orzo pasta and all the remaining ingredients, mix well. 
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