Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

A simple, satisfying Greek orzo salad recipe that’s delicious enjoyed cold or warm! How to make orzo pasta salad with olives, tomatoes, and optional feta cheese.

Course Lunch & Dinner, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword greek orzo, greek orzo pasta salad, greek orzo salad, mediterranean orzo salad, orzo pasta salad

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Servings cups

Calories 246

Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

16 oz orzo pasta
drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil (or butter)
1 lemon juice & zest
¾ cup kalamata olives chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
salt & pepper to taste
½ cup crumbled feta (optional, if served cold)

Instructions

Cook orzo pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta, transfer to a bowl, and toss with olive oil or butter.
Add lemon juice and zest, olives, tomatoes, parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Add feta cheese if desired.)
Mix well to integrate, serve, and enjoy!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Serve cold as a refreshing pasta salad, or reheat to enjoy warm!
Yields ~8 cups Greek orzo pasta salad.

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