Greek Pasta Salad
This Greek Pasta Salad is a bright, satisfying, and full of Mediterranean flavor. It's a fresh, nutritious, and family-friendly recipe!
Servings 6
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- 1 English cucumber sliced lengthwise and cut into half moons
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 15 oz chickpeas drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 8 oz feta cheese crumbled
- Fresh parsley, basil, and/or mint chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, about 7–8 minutes.Drain pasta and rinse under cold water until completely cool.
- Transfer cooled orzo to a large serving bowl and set aside. While pasta cools, prepare the vegetables and dressing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, and feta cheese to the orzo.
- Pour dressing over the orzo mixture and toss to coat evenly. Add the fresh herbs, if using.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
