Mediterranean Orzo Salad
A fresh pasta salad perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.
  • CourseAppetizer, Main Dish, Salad, Side dish
  • CuisineBulk recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
12servings
Servings
12servings
Ingredients
  • 12oz. orzo pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled
  • 1cup red grape tomatoes
  • 1cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1cup kalmata olives, halved
  • 1cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1medium eggplant, chopped and roasted
  • 1/2cup toasted pine nuts
  • 3Tbsp. fresh basil
Dressing
  • 1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1clove garlic, minced
  • 1whole lemon, juiced
  • 1pinch salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Make dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl or jar until totally combined.
  2. Place cooked orzo, roasted eggplant, toasted pine nuts, and all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over the top and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings; refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Recipe Notes

Adapted from thepioneerwoman.com.

Mediterranean Orzo Salad
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A fresh pasta salad perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.
  • CourseAppetizer, Main Dish, Salad, Side dish
  • CuisineBulk recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
12 servings
Servings
12 servings
Ingredients
  • 12 oz. orzo pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled
  • 1 cup red grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup kalmata olives, halved
  • 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 medium eggplant, chopped and roasted
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh basil
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
  1. Make dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl or jar until totally combined.
  2. Place cooked orzo, roasted eggplant, toasted pine nuts, and all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over the top and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings; refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Recipe Notes

Adapted from thepioneerwoman.com.

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