Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

by Judy Franklin-7 June 2026Easy

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time10 min

Total Time40 min

Servings4

291 likes, 0 comments - chef_zouheir on June 6, 2026: “1. Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad 🇬🇷 Serves: 4–6 Ingredients 300g orzo pasta 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced ½ red onion, finely diced ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced 150g feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped Dressing 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and black pepper to taste Method Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and cool. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, and basil in a large bowl. Add cooled orzo. Whisk dressing ingredients together. Pour over salad and toss gently. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. 2. Italian Pesto Pasta Salad 🇮🇹 Serves: 4–6 Ingredients 300g fusilli pasta ½ cup basil pesto 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 150g mozzarella balls ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted Fresh basil leaves Dressing 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Method Cook fusilli until al dente. Drain and cool. In a large bowl, combine pasta and pesto. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. Mix gently until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil and serve chilled. 3. Lebanese Pasta & Chickpea Salad 🇱🇧 Serves: 4–6 Ingredients 300g ditalini pasta 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained 1 cucumber, diced 2 tomatoes, diced ¼ cup parsley, chopped 2 tbsp mint, chopped ½ cup pomegranate seeds 100g feta cheese, subscribe for full recipe #salad #chefzouheir #food”.

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