Certainly! Mediterranean orzo salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that typically includes orzo pasta, colorful vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a zesty dressing. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
- Refrigerate the orzo salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious Mediterranean orzo salad!
Feel free to customize the recipe based on your preferences. You can add other Mediterranean ingredients like artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, or pine nuts for additional flavor and texture.
