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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
5 steps
Prep:15minCook:8min
Say hello to the Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad, a culinary masterpiece that marries the vibrant charm of fresh ingredients with the comfort of perfectly cooked orzo.
Updated at: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:48:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
22
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories454.6 kcal (23%)
Total Fat27 g (39%)
Carbs46.1 g (18%)
Sugars7.6 g (8%)
Protein10.2 g (20%)
Sodium728.9 mg (36%)
Fiber9.9 g (35%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

8 ouncesorzo pasta
uncooked, Chickpea orzo or regular orzo

6 cupswater

salt

½ cupcorn
drained

¼ cuproasted red peppers

½ cupartichoke hearts
quartered or whole

¼ cupEnglish cucumber
sliced and quartered

¼ cupcherry tomatoes
diced

¼ cupgarbanzo chickpeas
drained and rinsed

¼ cupred onion
chopped

½ cuppitted Kalamata olives
halved

⅓ cupextra virgin olive oil

4 tablespoonsred wine vinegar
substitute with white vinegar

2 tablespoonsfresh dill
roughly chopped

1 tablespoondried oregano

1 teaspoonhoney
or maple syrup

1 teaspoondijon mustard

½ teaspoongarlic powder

½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the orzo pasta according to the instructions on the box, drain, and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Make the dressing so the flavors can infuse and set aside; be sure to stir again right before pouring over the salad.
Step 3
In a jar, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh dill, oregano, honey, Dijon Mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper and stir with a spoon.
Step 4
In a shallow bowl, add the salad ingredients, corn, jarred roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and pitted Kalamata olives.
Step 5
Add the cooked and drained chickpea orzo. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and mix very well. Enjoy right away or chilled.
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