Rainbow Orzo Salad
This Rainbow Orzo Salad is a healthy, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion! The vibrant colors of the vegetables and the creamy dressing make it a beautiful salad to look at, and the delicious flavors will have you coming back for more. This salad is packed with protein and fiber, and it’s an easy way to get your veggies in.
Ingredients
- -1 cup orzo pasta
- -1/2 cup diced red onion
- -1/4 cup chopped parsley
- -1/4 cup chopped mint
- -1/2 cup diced cucumber
- -1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- -1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- -3 tablespoons olive oil
- -3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- -salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the orzo.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Spread the orzo on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- In a large bowl, combine the orzo, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled