Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad! An easy summer staple that is perfect for meal prep, a BBQ side, or full lunch/dinner. I love pasta salads all year round, but in the summer they are particularly a fave. So refreshing and delicious!Â
Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins
Ingredients:
¼cupItalian Dressing - I used Healthy Choice Power Dressing
½red onion, diced (about 1/2 C)
¼cupsun dried tomatoes, chopped
¼cupfresh basil, chopped
⅓cupgoat cheese crumbled
1cuporzo pasta, uncooked
¼cupKalamta olives, pitted and sliced
Salt to taste
Directions:
1
Start with the orzo pasta. Cook according to instructions on the package. It should take 10-12 minutes.
2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Chop the onion, basil, sundried tomatoes and olives.
3
When orzo is done, strain and rinses in cold water for a few minutes. You want the pasta to completely cool.
4
When the pasta is cool, add to a large mixing bowl followed by the sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, chopped onion, goat cheese crumbles, and sliced olives.
5
Pour Italian dressing on top. Toss well! Add in some sea salt to taste. Enjoy as a side or as a main. Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
¼cupItalian Dressing - I used Healthy Choice Power Dressing
½red onion, diced (about 1/2 C)
¼cupsun dried tomatoes, chopped
¼cupfresh basil, chopped
⅓cupgoat cheese crumbled
1cuporzo pasta, uncooked
¼cupKalamta olives, pitted and sliced
Salt to taste
Directions
1
Start with the orzo pasta. Cook according to instructions on the package. It should take 10-12 minutes.
2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Chop the onion, basil, sundried tomatoes and olives.
3
When orzo is done, strain and rinses in cold water for a few minutes. You want the pasta to completely cool.
4
When the pasta is cool, add to a large mixing bowl followed by the sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, chopped onion, goat cheese crumbles, and sliced olives.
5
Pour Italian dressing on top. Toss well! Add in some sea salt to taste. Enjoy as a side or as a main. Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
