Mediterranean-Inspired Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Mediterranean-Inspired Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz. dry orzo; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion ((1/2 medium onion yields ~1/2 cup or 70 g)); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper ((1 medium pepper yields ~3/4 cup or 115 g // or sub red or orange)); 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, large stems removed; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, large stems removed; 2 Tbsp olive oil ((plus more for tossing pasta)); 2 Tbsp lemon juice ((1 medium lemon yields ~2 Tbsp or 30 ml)); 2 tsp lemon zest ((1 medium lemon yields ~2 tsp zest)); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning ((or sub dried basil + oregano)); 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper; 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast; 2 Tbsp pasta water

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Fresh, colorful Mediterranean-inspired Orzo Pasta Salad! Plant-based, gluten-free optional, and perfect for BBQs, picnics, and beyond. Just 30 minutes required!

Updated at: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:51:58 GMT