Tomato Feta Orzo Salad (Print)

Mediterranean-inspired orzo salad with tomato, feta, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 1/4 cups orzo

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced

→ Dairy

04 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Herbs & Greens

05 - 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Boil orzo in a large pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large salad bowl.
03 - Add cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, basil, and parsley to the bowl with dressing.
04 - Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - Adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent hours on it.
  • Forgiving enough to make ahead, but flexible enough to customize with whatever herbs or vegetables you have on hand.
  • The flavors actually get better as it sits, making it the perfect picnic companion.
02 -
  • Don't add the dressing until the orzo is completely cool, or it'll absorb too much and become gluey.
  • If you're making this ahead, store the dressing separately and toss everything together just before serving or eating—the tomatoes will release water and things get soggy after a few hours.
03 -
  • Make the dressing in the serving bowl itself, then add the warm orzo directly to it—you'll coat everything more evenly and use fewer dishes.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, double the batch but only make half the dressing; you can always add more, but you can't take it out if it's too wet.
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