Mediterranean orzo tossed with fresh tomatoes, feta, and herbs for a bright, flavorful dish that's easy to prepare.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 1 1/4 cups orzo
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
→ Dairy
04 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Herbs & Greens
05 - 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Boil orzo in large pot of salted water until al dente following package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - Whisk extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in large salad bowl until combined.
03 - Add cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, basil, and parsley to the bowl with dressing.
04 - Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated with dressing.
05 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours to meld flavors.