Orzo Salad

Name: Orzo Salad
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: 3 cups hot cooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta); 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced

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8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Pasta salad is always a reliable family reunion choice. It's portable and goes with everything from fried chicken to ham. This version with orzo can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients

3 cups hot cooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced

How to Make It

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well to coat. Cover bowl and chill for 1 hour.

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Ratings & Reviews

Shardoll's Review

2014-08-19T04:37:22-04:00 KAT9629

Love this recipe. I made it several times for picnics and there is never anything left. The only thing I changed was I added chopped Kolimata olives to it.

megs2219's Review

2014-05-24T13:35:20-04:00 Lauraj

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rutty326's Review

2014-05-15T07:37:16-04:00 Cindiburgie

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DZKathryn's Review

2013-08-04T18:32:48-04:00 Becka77

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Arndtm's Review

2013-05-26T10:17:13-04:00 rutty326

I love this salad. Not sure what is in it that would make some people describe it as awful. Unless you don't like balsamic or garlic. It's a great summer side dish.

sarahhicks's Review

2012-09-11T17:42:58-04:00 miraoli

I'm not sure why this recipe got such bad reviews by others. I have made this salad several times for parties and received compliments on it. It is easy and has a good flavor. It is best served cold so it's perfect for a make ahead summer salad. I will definitely make it again.

KAT9629's Review

2012-08-07T16:21:40-04:00 Arndtm

It was awful it didn't come out good or tasty at all.

rstarrlemaitre's Review

2012-07-30T18:53:51-04:00 Shardoll

I'm surprised by the very negative posts on here - I thought this was a nice summer pasta salad served chilled or room temperature. The orzo, peas, and feta paired quite well, and I liked the balsamic dressing, as opposed to a more standard mayo-based pasta salad. Great with barbecue foods and fresh corn on the cob.

shakeitup's Review

2011-07-01T05:47:27-04:00 shakeitup

Didn't like it at all. Threw it out. Followed the recipe exactly and was very disappointed. I usually like these flavors together but it was blah! Won't make it again.

ddemauro's Review

2011-05-08T16:17:14-04:00 megs2219

Very good! Added some halved grape tomatoes to it for some extra color. Nexxt time might add some toasted slivered almonds or some other nut.

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