Orzo pasta salad with tomato, feta and basil

Orzo pastasalade met tomaat, feta en basilicum

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Orzo pasta salad with tomato, feta and basil

Orzo pasta salad is a delicious and fresh dish that is perfect for sunny days or as a side dish for a summer barbecue.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side dish, Main dish, pasta and cereals

Cuisine: Own recipe, Mediterranean

Keyword: fresh salad, orzo pasta, fresh summer salad, mediterranean recipe, orzo recipe, orzo pasta salad, pasta salad recipe

language: en

gelegenheid: bbq, lunch, daily dishes

Servings: persons

Calories: 466kcal

Ingredients

250 gr orzo pasta
200 gr cherry tomatoes
200 gr feta cheese
2 tbl spoon basil freshly chopped
3 tbl spoon olive oil
salt and pepper

Instructions

Cook the orzo pasta according to the instructions on the package. Then put it in a sieve and drain the water. Mix with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and let cool down.
Rinse the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
Shred the basil leaves.
Cut the feta into cubes. Here I used cubes of feta from a jar that have already been marinated. (Discard the excess oil)
When the pasta is cold, mix it with the sliced tomatoes, basil, feta and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover your bowl with freshness foil and put it in the fridge for an hour.
I serve this pasta salad as a side dish during a BBQ or together with some fried fish or gambas.

Notes

Orzo pasta salad with tomato, feta and basil is a delicious and fresh dish that is perfect for hot days or as a side dish for a summer barbecue. Orzo is a small type of pasta that looks like rice, but it is actually a type of pasta made from wheat.

The word "orzo" literally means "barley" in Italian, due to its size and shape resemblance to barley grains. However, it's important to note that orzo pasta is made from wheat and contains no barley, making it suitable for people with gluten intolerance.

Orzo is often used in various dishes and is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. It originally comes from Italy

This salad is not only tasty, but also easy to adapt to your personal preference. For example, you can add cucumber, black olives, roasted peppers, or tuna.

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