Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
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Greek Orzo Salad

By: Diane Werner 
"The herbs and vegetables give this fresh-tasting pasta salad a colorful appearance, while the dressing adds a nice gloss. --Diane Werner"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large serving bowl; add the corn, red pepper, tomatoes, olives, onion, basil and parsley. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Footnotes

  • TEST KITCHEN TIP Grill extra corn on the cob to use for this salad; it will enhance the flavor. About four ears will give you 2 cups of corn.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a beautiful salad, and very colorful. It uses healthy ingredients which are all very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by gapch1026   view full review
Very good blend of flavors & colors. I did modify the ingredients based on what was in my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by jjreid95 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
WONDERFUL SUMMER SALAD! I also added some feta and even some cucumbers:)
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by shrimps   view full review
My family did not care for this at all. Would not make again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2009 by irisranch   view full review
This is one of my family's favorite salads. You also can customize this recipe by adding in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by DEBBIE   view full review
Perfect summer salad. Very pretty. Fresh herbs make the difference.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2012 by Ana B.ee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was good, but didn't really give the 'fresh' vibe that I was looking for. I would make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Feliz Navidad Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great and easy. I did a few substitutions based on what I had on hand. Also - made 1 1/3 cup...

 

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