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Do NOT cook according to package instructions.

Bring a large pot of water a rolling boil.

This is one of those recipes that’s really hard to “mess up”. Sometimes I throw in lots of fresh herbs (dill, parsely, mint, green onion, and basil) while other times I’ll bulk it up by adding some roasted chicken or grilled salmon. This salad is extremely versatile! So while this recipe is a great starting point, don’t be afraid to really make it your own.

Sugar, Salt, and Pepper: Enhances all of the other flavors!.

Red Wine Vinegar: For a more intense vinegar flavor, add an extra tablespoon.

Lemon juice and zest: Adds a kick of acidity and brightens up the dressing.

Oregano: Again, I prefer fresh, but dried may be used.

Garlic: I prefer fresh garlic, but garlic powder may be used.

Olive Oil: The base of our red wine vinaigrette.

Chickpeas: adds protein! Be sure to rinse and pat dry your chickpeas before adding them to the salad.

Can easily be left out if you’re not a fan.

Red Bell Pepper: You can use roasted red peppers if you can’t find fresh.

Kalamata Olives: You’ll use the olives in the dressing as well as the salad.

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Red Onion: If you’re not a fan, feel free to omit or reduce the amount.Feta Cheese: Use the best variety you can get your hands on!.Cucumber: I love using english cucumber in this recipe, but any variety will work.Grape Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes or even chopped tomatoes could be used instead.Orzo: This is our pasta base! If you can’t find orzo, use another small pasta like elbow noodles or orecchiette.You’ll find it in the same aisle pasta is sold. Because of its size, it works well in soups and salads. But it’s nice to have the option, right?Īlthough it looks like rice, Orzo is actually a small variety of pasta. Especially when it’s a pasta salad! And although I have a million pasta salad recipes in the archives, I had to pop in share and our latest recipe obsession: Greek Orzo Pasta Salad! It’s so fresh and flavorful! And comes together in about 20 minutes flat! But you can keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days! I mean, I doubt it’ll last that long. It feels like Summer here in the Hudson Valley! And that means we’re making salad on the regular.

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To make it a full meal, add chicken, shrimp, or salmon! Greek Orzo Salad is healthy, delicious, and packed with fresh veggies! This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for Summer parties, picnics, and potlucks.