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This Orzo Pasta Salad is crunchy, fresh, a little sweet, a little tangy, and super easy to throw together. Great for lunches, potlucks, or just when you want something light but satisfying.
If you’ve never tried orzo pasta salad, get ready, this stuff is good. Orzo looks like rice but tastes like pasta, and it’s perfect for a cold, crunchy salad. Toss it with fresh veggies, a few tasty add-ins, and your favorite dressing, and boom—you’ve got a fast, filling dish that’s fun to eat and super easy to make.
Why You’ll Want to Make This Easy Orzo Pasta Salad (Fresh, Crunchy & Flavor-Packed):
- Fast & Simple: Cook the pasta, chop some veggies, mix, and done.
- Tastes Awesome Cold: No need to reheat—just grab a bowl from the fridge.
- Lots of Texture: Crunchy veggies, chewy berries, and soft pasta all in one bite.
- Custom-Friendly: Use whatever dressing or veggies you like.
- Great for Leftovers: It holds up well for a few days, so it’s lunch-ready anytime.
This salad doesn’t try too hard, but it still totally delivers.
Cool, crunchy, and loaded with flavor, this Orzo Pasta Salad is no ordinary side dish. Made with fresh veggies, capers, and dried berries, it brings texture and tang to every bite.
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Orzo Pasta Salad
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves up to 10
- Category: Vegan Recipes
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Orzo Pasta Salad loaded with texture, flavor, and not a hint of boring
Ingredients
- 1/2 to 3/4 bag of orzo pasta
- Veggie stock (to cook the orzo)
- 2 big heads of broccoli
- 1/2 to 1 red bell pepper
- 3–4 celery stalks
- 1 bunch of spring onions
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup mixed dried berries (like cranberries, blueberries, or raisins)
Instructions
- Boil the orzo in veggie stock (adds great flavor).
- Once it’s done, rinse it under cold water and drain really well.
- Cut broccoli, red pepper, celery, and spring onions into small, bite-size pieces.
- In a big bowl, toss the cooked orzo with the chopped veggies, sunflower seeds, capers, and dried berries.
- Pour your favorite salad dressing over the top and mix it all together.
Pro tip:
Fig balsamic dressing takes it to the next level and is my all-time favorite
Why You’ll Love It:
It’s crunchy, fresh, a little sweet, a little tangy, and super easy to throw together. Great for lunches, potlucks, or just when you want something light but satisfying.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Esme from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 268
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 1
Orzo Pasta Salad that actually makes you look forward to leftovers. This one’s packed with crunchy veggies, chewy berries, and a tangy twist that hits just right. Try it once, and it’ll be on repeat.
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This Orzo Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh crunch, bold flavor, and just the right tang. It’s easy to make, great cold, and perfect for quick lunches or a light dinner. With every bite offering something different, crisp veggies, chewy berries, and salty capers, it’s the kind of dish you’ll want on repeat.
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