Orzo Salad with Pesto and Feta

This Orzo Salad with Pesto and Feta is a quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired dish packed with orzo, pesto, roasted red peppers, feta, and olives. A perfect side or light main course ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time20

Active Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Easy Recipes, Easy to Make, Feta, Homemade, Orzo, Orzo Salad, Pesto, Quick and Easy Recipe, Salad

Yield: servings

Calories: 756kcal

Equipment

Materials

Let's gather the ingredients!

¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
¼ cup pesto
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces dried orzo pasta
1 10-ounce jar roasted red peppers drained and coarsely chopped
½ red onion finely chopped
1 cup kalamata olives sliced & pitted
1 cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Let's Begin!

Cook the orzo according to the package instructions and drain. Rinse with cold water to cool the pasta.
In a small bowl or jar, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, pesto, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl or container, add together the cooked orzo, roasted red peppers, onion, olives, and dressing. Mix thoroughly.
Add Final Touches: Stir in the feta cheese. Serve immediately or rest in the fridge to cool. Keeps in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

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