Mediterranean•healthy
Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes
This orzo pasta salad with feta and sun dried tomatoes makes a wonderful side dish or light meal, whether you are enjoying it at home, pot luck, barbecue or even a picnic.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 qt water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- 1/2 lb kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 12 oz sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
- 1 cup thinly sliced spinach
- 3 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
- 3 tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- Grated zest from 1 lemon
- 1/3 lb crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy saucepan bring water and salt to boil. Add orzo to the boiling water and cook per package directions.
- 2
When pasta is cooked, drain well in a colander and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- 3
Add olives, onions, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, lemon zest, basil and mint to the orzo pasta and mix well.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients and toss gently and serve at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.