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Orzo Pasta Salad Cucumbers Olives Tomatoes

Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Black Olives

This easy Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Black Olives is dairy free and delicious. It can be served warm or cold - perfect as a side for a summer barbecue or main dish at your beach picnic. I love to enjoy this easy orzo pasta salad on it's own or alongside grilled chicken or shrimp!
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Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c dried orzo pasta
  • 2 English cucumbers halved and sliced
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 can pitted black olives sliced
  • 1 tsp olive oil for pasta water
  • 1 tbsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Dressing
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 1/2 c red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley OR fresh chopped Italian parsley

Method
 

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until tender, (check box for actual cook time). Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. While orzo cooks, whisk ingredients for dressing together in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add cooked and cooled orzo to a large mixing bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.
  4. Pour dressing over the top and mix with two large spoons. Season with garlic salt, sea salt, and pepper. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
  5. **If you are not serving immediately, reserve 1/4 cup of dressing to refresh the salad**

Notes

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