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Cook Pasta and Make Dressing: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside to cool. Stir dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
(Courtesy of Lauren Allen)Pour Dressing over cooled orzo pasta and stir to combine.
(Courtesy of Lauren Allen)Combine: Add remaining ingredients to the salad bowl.
(Courtesy of Lauren Allen)Serve: Toss salad to combine and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve this Mediterranean Orzo Salad with my Burrata salad, or Artisan No Knead Bread.
(Courtesy of Lauren Allen)To Make Ahead: You can make this Orzo Salad 1-2 days in advance, although I recommend waiting to add the dressing until just before serving.
To Store: Leftovers can be stored for for a few days in the refrigerator. I love to meal prep this salad for easy lunch during the week.
Author: Lauren Allen
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 819
Cost: 10
Prep 10 Mins
Cook 10 Mins
Total 20 Mins
Ingredients
For Orzo Pasta Salad
For Dressing
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside to cool.
Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir well to combine. Pour dressing over cooled orzo pasta and stir to combine.
Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
To Make Ahead: You can make this Orzo Salad 1-2 days in advance, although I recommend waiting to add the dressing until just before serving.
To Store: Leftovers can be stored for for a few days in the refrigerator. I love to meal prep this salad for easy lunch during the week.
Tarragon Substitute: White wine vinegar would work as a substitute for tarragon.
Gluten Free: Substitute your favorite bite-size gluten free pasta.
Veggies: Feel free to chop up summer veggies from your garden and toss them in! Diced cucumbers and bell peppers would taste delicious.
Shrimp Orzo Salad: The chicken can be swapped out for cooked shrimp.
Add-Ins: This simple orzo salad is perfect to customize to your own preferences, feel free to add in chickpeas or feta cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 819kcal
Carbohydrates: 75g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 30g
Cholesterol: 53mg
Sodium: 641mg
Potassium: 567mg
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 14g
Vitamin A: 483IU
Vitamin C: 15mg
Calcium: 83mg
Iron: 4mg
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