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Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Greek Salad Dressing (Vegan)

April 26, 2019 / Updated July 27, 2019 / By Verna / 7 Comments

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This Mediterranean Orzo Salad recipe Rocks! Fresh chopped veggies, perfectly cooked orzo pasta with the Best Greek Salad Dressing Ever! Tangy, slightly sweet, lemony, garlicky and full of herbs. Perfect easy summer salad for your next potluck or Bbq. Healthy and Vegan too!

mediterranean orzo salad in a wooden bowl

I have a few pasta salads up my sleeve and this is one of my favs! It’s sure to please everyone’s taste buds.

With fresh and easy ingredients, chopped cucumbers, cherry or grape tomatoes, orzo, black olives (or Kalamata), marinated artichokes, bell peppers, red onions, fresh herbs and a flavour packed greek dressing!- you will make this Salad dressing over and over again trust me!!

Don’t worry the feta will not be missed!!

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How to make Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Greek Salad Dressing:

Start by cooking the orzo according to package directions. Don’t over cook! Drain pasta and add back to pot with cold water and drain again. Drizzle with oil to prevent sticking and set aside.

Next make the greek dressing: combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake to combine or whisk together in a small bowl, and set a side.

Lastly prep all the veggies and herbs and add to a large salad bowl. Add the orzo pasta. Pour the dressing over the the salad and mix well. (I like to dress this salad just before serving).

Mediterranean Orzo Salad ingredients in a wooden bowl

Greek Salad dressing in a glass jar on a wooden cutting board

mediterranean orzo salad mixed in a wooden bowl

Serve and enjoy! Delicious served with my Vegan Burger recipe! ? For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below.

Ok lets make this Mediterranean Orzo Salad, it’s:

easy

quick

super tasty!

perfect summer salad

kid friendly

lemony

tangy

slightly sweet

little garlicy

full of veggies

healthy

satisfying

Enjoy guys! Happy day to you? feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.

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mediterranean orzo salad in a wooden bowl

Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Greek Salad Dressing (Vegan)


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5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Verna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
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This Mediterranean Orzo Salad recipe Rocks! Fresh chopped veggies, perfectly cooked orzo pasta with the Best Greek Salad Dressing Ever! Tangy, slightly sweet, lemony, garlicky and full of herbs. Perfect easy summer salad for your next potluck or Bbq. Healthy and Vegan too!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/2 lb (227 grams) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved ( approximately 1 & 1/2 to 2 cups)
  • 1 small jar (170 ml) ( 6 fl oz) marinated artichokes, drained and rough chopped (don't rinse)
  • 1/2 medium English cucumber, seeded and chopped into bite sized pieces ( approximately 1 & 1/4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup whole pitted black olives or Kalamata olives
  • 1/3 cup red onion, chopped small (see notes*)
  • 1 bell pepper, red, yellow, or orange, chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 2- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Greek Salad Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • pinch of pepper
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped or 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ( approximately 1/2 a lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons oil, I use grape seed or extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Start by cooking the orzo according to package directions. Don’t over cook! Drain pasta and add back to pot with cold water and drain again. Drizzle with oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2.  Next make the greek dressing: combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake to combine or whisk together in a small bowl, and set a side.
  3.  Lastly prep all the veggies and herbs and add to a large salad bowl. Add the orzo pasta. Pour the dressing over the the salad and mix well. (I like to dress this salad just before serving).
  4.  Serve and enjoy! Delicious served with my Vegan Burger recipe! ? 

Notes

  • serves 6-8 people as a side salad
  • this salad is the best when it's dressed just before serving (my opinion?)
  • red onions can be overpowering in salads for some people. To mellow there bite add chopped red onions to icy cold water for 15 minutes, drain well and add to salad
  • Category: Salads, Sauces & Dressings,
  • Cuisine: Greek

Keywords: mediterranean orzo salad, Greek Salad dressing, best, vegan, easy, summer, potluck, bbq, pasta salad,

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  1. Allyson Ross

    July 29, 2019 at 1:14 am

    perfect summer salad!

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      July 29, 2019 at 2:39 am

      I totally agree!? Glad you liked the recipe. Thank you for your comment!

      Reply
  2. Midge

    May 13, 2019 at 10:13 pm

    It tastes super delicious,

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      May 13, 2019 at 11:59 pm

      thank you so much Midge! Glad you enjoyed the recipe

      Reply
  3. Bethany

    May 05, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    This is truly the best Greek dressing I have ever made. We used romaine instead of pasta. Doing low carb right now. Just excellent!

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      May 05, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      Wow thank you Bethany thats so nice, really appreciate your comment.

      Reply
  4. Verna

    April 29, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    thx for sharing❤️

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