FESTIVE ORZO SALAD

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Colorful, fresh, non-complicated pasta salad that's great for potlucks or as part of a holiday feast. Best when served at room temperature. The feta cheese is a wonderful compliment to the fresh veggies!

Provided by ragsdale_donna

Categories     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 lb) box orzo pasta (rice shaped pasta)
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
4 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained well & chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, to taste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, to taste
1 tablespoon salt, to taste
2 teaspoons pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Boil Orzo as directed on package, drain well
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil to Orzo while cooling to keep pasta from clumping together.
  • Add chopped ingredients to cooled (room temperature)orzo and mix lightly. Add remainder of olive oil.
  • Add Apple Cider Vinegar to taste mixing lightly.
  • Add Feta Cheese and mix.
  • Add Salt and Pepper to taste. Be sure to add salt after the Feta Cheese, and taste check often, as Feta Cheese is very salty.
  • You can add more or less olive oil to taste.
  • Serve at room temperature in a clear bowl to show off colors.
  • This can sit out during potlucks and be refrigerated later for wonderful left-overs!

Sarah Kusi
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time. I highly recommend it!


Miraj Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this salad was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tara Speegle
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a party and it was gone in minutes.


Esad ahmed Esad
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I'm always looking for new orzo salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's simple but flavorful, and it's perfect for a summer picnic.


Oscar Stefane
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Armand Sears
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Aine Moses
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This orzo salad was a hit at my last party! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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