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Rainbow Orzo Salad in a Bowl - Fresh & Delicious

Rainbow Orzo Salad: Fresh & Flavorful for Your Table


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and refreshing Rainbow Orzo Salad, packed with colorful vegetables and tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Orzo

Quartered cherry tomatoes

Diced yellow bell pepper

Diced orange bell pepper

Diced cucumber

Diced red onion

Crumbled feta cheese

Fresh basil

Sea salt

Black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Red wine vinegar

Fresh lemon juice

Honey

Minced garlic

Italian seasoning


Instructions

  • Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences or what’s in season. This salad can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

Keywords: Rainbow Orzo Salad, colorful salad, summer salad, pasta salad, healthy salad