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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

May 14, 2013 by GG Leave a Comment

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Roasted Rainbow Vegetables with Orzo & Feta combines an array of vegetable colors and flavors with pasta and a lehe perfect side dish bursting with flavor or top with cooked chicken, beef or shrimp for a meal in a bowl!
bowl of vegetables and orzo
roasted vegetables, feta cheese and orzo in a bowl

Our Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad combines an array of vegetable colors and flavors with pasta and a lemony vinaigrette. This orzo pasta recipe with roasted vegetables and feta cheese makes the perfect side dish on your dinner menu.

Roasted Rainbow Vegetables with Orzo & Feta combines an array of vegetable colors and flavors with pasta and a lehe perfect side dish bursting with flavor or top with cooked chicken, beef or shrimp for a meal in a bowl! easy recipe | pasta | orzo | side dish | cheese | mixed vegetables | feta | dinner | brunch | #swirlsofflavor

Orzo Pasta Recipe

Adding another side dish to your menu rotation is always welcome in my house. And when the side dish has vegetables and pasta together in one bowl then I’m a happy girl!

A rainbow of vegetables and flavors and creamy Feta cheese combine with this delicate pasta. Roasting the vegetables adds layers of flavor to this dish. Add in the tangy-ness of a homemade lemony vinaigrette and you’ve got yourself a new family favorite.

This recipe is so versatile you can serve it warm, at room temperature or chilled.

Make this tasty orzo pasta recipe right before serving or make it a day ahead.

And you can serve it with your meal as a side dish and double or even triple* the recipe and serve a crowd!

The first time I created this recipe was for my daughter-in-law’s “Sprinkle”. Apparently when you are expecting your second baby, and it’s the opposite sex of your first baby, you now have a “Sprinkle” instead of a “Shower”. Who knew? Well, now I know!

this orzo pasta salad was a big hit on the buffet table at the “Sprinkle”! I’m sure it will be a big hit on your table too!

Zucchini and yellow squash at a farmstand

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Top with cooked chicken, beef or shrimp for a meal in a bowl
  • This recipe can be doubled or tripled
  • When doubling or tripling this recipe be sure to roast vegetables in batches in even layers. Piling vegetables all together on one baking sheet will cause them to steam and not roast and caramelize!
  • Substitute your favorite vegetables
  • Replace feta cheese with crumbled goat cheese
  • Make our recipe with couscous or a small pasta shape
  • Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled
  • Recipe can be made one day ahead; just stir before serving

Baskets of orange and yellow grape tomatoes

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • Zucchini
  • yellow squash
  • red onion
  • red bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • dried oregano
  • garlic powder
  • red wine vinegar
  • lemon
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • orzo pasta
  • grape tomatoes
  • crumbled Feta
  • parsley

Easy Side Dish Recipes

Left to right: Blueberry Peach Orzo; Peppers and Couscous; Avocado Quinoa

Blueberry Peach Orzo , a lime-kissed orzo pasta, is studded with fresh juicy peaches and succulent blueberries. Tender peppery arugula leaves offset the fruity sweetness creating a perfect balance of flavors. 

If you love orzo you will certainly love a recipe made with couscous too! Sweet Mini Peppers Couscous is bursting with the sweetness of multi colored mini peppers!

Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa will be right up there on your list of favorite side dishes with creamy avocado combining with the fresh flavors of lemon and basil!

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Roasted Rainbow Vegetables with Orzo & Feta combines an array of vegetable colors and flavors with pasta and a lehe perfect side dish bursting with flavor or top with cooked chicken, beef or shrimp for a meal in a bowl! easy recipe | pasta | orzo | side dish | cheese | mixed vegetables | feta | dinner | brunch | #swirlsofflavor
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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Our Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad combines an array of vegetable colors and flavors with pasta and alemony vinaigrette. This orzo pasta recipe with roasted vegetables and creamy feta cheese makes the perfect side dish on your dinner menu.

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Mediterranean orzo salad, orzo pasta recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 322 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 1 (8 oz.) zucchini , chopped, 2 cups
  • 1 (6 oz.) yellow squash , chopped, 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 (4 oz.) red onion , chopped, 1 3/4 cups
  • 1 medium red bell pepper , chopped. 1 cup
  • 1/3 cup + 1 Tbs. olive oil , divided
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbs. lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 8 oz. orzo pasta , cooked, drained and cooled down with cold water
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved lengthwise
  • 4 oz. crumbled Feta
  • 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line large shallow baking sheet with edges with foil.
  2. In large bowl toss zucchini, squash, onion, red pepper, 1 Tbs. olive oil, oregano and garlic powder. Arrange in even layer on prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast 25 minutes or until lightly browned and roasted.
  4. In serving bowl whisk remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper until blended.
  5. Add roasted vegetables, orzo, tomatoes, Feta and parsley; toss until evenly coated.
Recipe Notes

Yield: 7 cups

* When doubling or tripling this recipe be sure to roast vegetables in batches in even layers. Piling vegetables all together on one baking sheet will cause them to steam and not roast and caramelize!

Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 376mg16%
Potassium 204mg6%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1020IU20%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 112mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
First Published: May 14, 2013… Last Updated: July 8, 2020

This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

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