Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 16 oz. uncooked orzo pasta; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 tsp EACH salt, pepper; 1/2 red onion (chopped); 2 ears grilled corn, cut off the cob ((grilling optional but recommended – see notes)); 1 English cucumber (sliced and quartered); 1 pint cherry tomatoes ( halved); 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans {chickpeas} (drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives (halved); 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped ); 1/2 cup feta; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 TBS EACH fresh dill parsley, oregano ( OR 1 tsp EACH dried); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp EACH garlic powder, salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

This Orzo Pasta Salad recipe is a fabulous side to practically every meal as well as an in-demand potluck, picnic and party side. It’s also hearty enough to stand alone as a refreshing lunch or light dinner. This orzo pasta salad is loaded with al dente orzo pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, charred, caramelized sweet corn, zippy red onions, tangy Kalamata olives, and salty creamy feta, all brightened by tangy, herb vinaigrette! It’s easy to make, exploding with a rainbow of bright flavors and textures and the orzo pasta salad can be made ahead of time for the perfect stress-free win!

Updated at: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 03:20:12 GMT