20 Minute Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Brimming with color and fiber-packed ingredients, this orzo pasta salad will transport you to Greece. It's family-friendly and vegetarian. Best of all, it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- black pepper to taste
Pasta Salad
- 3/4 cup whole wheat orzo
- 1 cup arugula
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/3 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to the package. Rinse and drain.
- Meanwhile, chop and assemble veggies and herbs.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vinaigrette: olive oil, balsamic, dijon mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Add remaining ingredients, including orzo and feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or enjoy a few hours after making.