Giatta's Tri Colore Orzo

Brighten up your table with Giatta's Tri Colore Orzo, a vibrant and flavorful pasta salad that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious! This Mediterranean-inspired recipe combines tender orzo pasta with a medley of fresh, colorful veggies—sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp yellow bell pepper, and nutrient-packed spinach—balanced by the fragrant addition of fresh basil. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-garlic dressing and finished with creamy crumbled feta, this dish is a perfect harmony of tangy, savory, and fresh flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it makes an ideal side dish, light lunch, or potluck favorite. Serve warm or chilled, and let this easy recipe bring a splash of color and taste to your next meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups orzo pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.

Step 2

While the orzo is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the spinach, dice the yellow bell pepper, and chop the fresh basil.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Once the orzo is cooked, drain it and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cherry tomatoes, spinach, yellow bell pepper, and chopped basil to the orzo.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the orzo and vegetables, then toss everything together to coat evenly.

Step 7

Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a warm dish or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enjoy it as a chilled salad. Garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2173.4

Total Fat 76.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 3405.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 321.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 66.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 442.7mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 1074.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 57.3%