Chilled Italian Orzo Salad
This 20-minute Italian foodie creation is best served cold. This is a classic Italian twist to the American Pasta salad and I will also share a homemade dressing to go with it.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup black olives pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup green olives pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup salami sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, salami, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.