Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: ½ cup orzo pasta; 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 ½ tbsp lemon juice; Zest of ½ a lemon; Gewürzhaus Himalayan Pink Salt, to taste; 4 tbsp Gewürzhaus Bruschetta Blend, plus extra to serve; ½ clove garlic finely grated; Gewürzhaus Black Peppercorn, cracked, to season; 200g cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthways; 4 canned artichoke hearts, cut in quarters lengthways; ¼ continental cucumber, cut in 2cm cubes; 90g Greek feta, crumbled; 15 basil leaves

Easy

10mins

2-4

Vegetarian

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

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Cuisine

Mediterranean

Servings

2-4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup orzo pasta
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 ½ tbsp lemon juice
Zest of ½ a lemon
Gewürzhaus Himalayan Pink Salt, to taste
4 tbsp Gewürzhaus Bruschetta Blend, plus extra to serve
½ clove garlic finely grated
Gewürzhaus Black Peppercorn, cracked, to season
200g cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthways
4 canned artichoke hearts, cut in quarters lengthways
¼ continental cucumber, cut in 2cm cubes
90g Greek feta, crumbled
15 basil leaves

Directions

Cook orzo according to packet instructions. Drain well and allow to cool completely.
Meanwhile, to a large bowl add the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, spice blend and garlic. Season with a dash of finely ground black pepper. Mix well until combined.
Add the cherry tomatoes, artichokes, cucumber and cooled down orzo. Gently fold through until evenly coated in the dressing.
Scatter the feta and the basil leaves over the salad. Carefully fold through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Finish off with a sprinkling of Bruschetta Blend to serve.

Comments

Have made this recipe many times. It’s super quick and so delicious. Sometimes I add BBQ chicken through at the end & sometimes serve lamb cutlets on the side. Such a great recipe.