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A large serving of Italian Orzo Pasta Salad in a wooden bowl.
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Italian Orzo Pasta Salad

Perfect for summer cookouts, Italian Orzo Pasta Salad is a perfect myriad of flavors that will have everyone asking for more! Made with salty, savory pepperoni, tender orzo pasta, green olives, red onion, and feta - it's really so delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Pasta, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Strainer
  • Chef's Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • ½ count English cucumber
  • 1 ounce red onion
  • 3 ounces artichoke hearts
  • 3 ounces pitted castelvetrano olives
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced deli pepperoni
  • 3 ounces feta cheese crumbles
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup Italian dressing

Instructions

  • Start out by cooking your orzo according to package directions. I recommend cooking in a rolling boil for 7-8 minutes to get it al dente.
  • Immediately drain and run cool water over the pasta to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • Dice your cucumber, red onion, and artichoke hearts into small cubes.
    Tip: soak your red onion pieces in cold water for a few minutes to remove that harsh flavor.
  • Chop the olives, and slice the deli pepperoni into short ribbons.
  • In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, all of your veggies, the pepperoni, and the feta cheese crumbles.
  • Sprinkle the salt and dried oregano on top of the entire bowl.
    Using two spoons, mix well until everything is combined.
  • Finally, pour the Italian dressing on top and mix once more so every bite is covered.
  • You can serve as is, or store in the fridge for up to 24 hours so the flavors can really marinate. Enjoy!

Notes

This can be served room temperature or chilled.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 843mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg