Soy-Free Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, this Soy-Free Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad is the perfect light and refreshing dish for any occasion. Tender orzo pasta is tossed with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, diced red peppers, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic oregano ties everything together beautifully. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, summer picnics, or meal prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a satisfying side dish or a simple vegetarian main course. Loaded with Mediterranean flavors and completely soy-free, this pasta salad is a wholesome and delicious crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Orzo pasta
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Red pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically around 8-10 minutes.

Step 3

While the orzo is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red pepper, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 4

Drain the orzo and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer the orzo to a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add the prepared cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives to the orzo.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 8

Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve cold or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1384.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2228.7

Total Fat 124.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 150.0mg	0%
Sodium 5026.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 63.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1222.7mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 2109.3mg	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: 48.9%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 40.0%