{"id":298,"date":"2022-03-07T17:39:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T17:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/?p=298"},"modified":"2022-03-07T17:42:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T17:42:41","slug":"orzo-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/?p=298","title":{"rendered":"Orzo Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I love making pasta salads in the spring and summer. They only take a little bit of time and are always a hit! This orzo pasta salad is a spin-off of my <a href=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/?p=115\">original pasta salad<\/a> recipe. Both recipes are equally delicious! You could bring this to a party, luncheon, or barbecue! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t tried orzo yet, you really should. I love the size and texture. If you have a favorite pasta, feel free to use it in this pasta salad recipe! Although I have only tried it with ziti and rigatoni, you could use anything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0032-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Orzo Pasta Salad\" class=\"wp-image-299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0032-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0032-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0032-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0032-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0032-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0032-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0032-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes this orzo pasta salad healthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Most pasta salads call for an entire bottle of Italian dressing. This recipe calls for a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and a packet of dry Italian seasoning. Not only is it much healthier, but it tastes so much lighter!<\/li><li>You can fill this salad up with vegetables. I use red onion, cucumber, and banana peppers. You could add tomatoes, olives, spinach, etc. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I use 2 tbsp of olive oil in this recipe. If you want to use a little bit more, that is perfectly fine. I recommend leaving that up to the individual. When you are serving you could have a little bit of olive oil on the side for those that want an extra drizzle.<\/li><li>I love to add about 1\/4 a cup of juice from the jar of banana peppers. It adds so much flavor!<\/li><li>I like to chop my veggies as small as possible for this orzo pasta salad. The orzo is already small, so it just makes sense to chop your vegetables in very small pieces. <\/li><li>If you are serving at a party, barbecue, or luncheon, I recommend having spoons available. I prefer enjoying with a spoon since the orzo is so small! <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-302\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"302\" data-servings=\"10\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0017-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Orzo Pasta Salad\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0017-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/DSC_0017-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/?wprm_print=302\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Orzo Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">I love making pasta salads in the spring and summer. They only take a little bit of time and are always a hit! This orzo pasta salad is a spin-off of my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/laurencunningham.co\/?p=115\">original pasta salad<\/a>recipe. Both recipes are equally delicious! You could bring this to a party, luncheon, or barbecue!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Salad<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"302\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">uncooked orzo<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red onion, diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">banana peppers<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cucumber, chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dry Italian seasoning packet<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">feta cheese<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"302\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-302-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook the orzo according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse. Coat with the olive oil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-302-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Meanwhile, add the diced red onion, chopped cucumber, and banana peppers to a large bowl. Feel free to add a spash of banana pepper juice from the jar! <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-302-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the olive oil coated orzo to the bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning on top. Stir well to combine.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-302-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the feta. 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