Barilla Easy Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Barilla Easy Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
A vibrant mix of cherry tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese and fresh herbs
20 minutes total
This Greek-inspired Barilla Orzo Pasta Salad recipe by Chef Lorenzo Boni is easy to make, fresh and delicious. A must-have recipe to add to your repertoire of quick-but-tasty dinner ideas—not only will it be a guaranteed hit at your next summer potluck, it can also be served as the main meal or as a side dish. Truly a flexible go-to for all kinds of guests and taste buds!
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Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | box Barilla® Orzo pasta |
| 3 | Pints multicolor cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 4 | Small cucumbers, peeled and sliced |
| 1 | Cup red onion, diced |
| 2 cups | feta cheese, crumbled |
| 1/2 | Cup Black olives (optional) |
| 6 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
| 2 | Tablespoons red wine vinegar |
| 2 | Teaspoons dried oregano |
| To taste | Sea salt & black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Cook Barilla Orzo pasta as directed on the package but drain 1 minute earlier. Lay orzo past flat on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Meanwhile, cut all the vegetables (tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives) as described.
Step 2
To make the Greek salad dressing: In a bowl emulsify 5 tablespoons of olive oil with salt, pepper, vinegar and oregano.
Step 3
Mix cold Barilla Orzo pasta, crumbled feta, vegetables and dressing and any additional salt and pepper to taste.
Orzo
ORZO PASTA: THE RICE-SHAPED PASTA
Orzo, which means "barley" in Italian, is used most traditionally in soups, but this very versatile, rice-shaped pasta has been widely adapted by chefs in Italy and America for both main courses as well as side dishes.
Barilla® Orzo is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Orzo
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box