Orzo Salad
This delicious pasta salad is made with grilled vegetables tossed with orzo, fresh tomatoes, basil, and vinegar and oil. It’s an easy lunch to prep ahead for the week or served as a side dish with anything you’re grilling. Some other orzo recipes I love are this Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato which is great as a side dish, or this cold Greek Orzo Salad.
This 3-piece grill pan (affil link) set is so useful for grilling vegetables all summer long.
Is orzo pasta?
Yes! Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that you cook in a pot of boiling water. Since we’re adding it to a cold salad for this recipe, rinse the orzo under cold water after draining it.
Orzo Salad Ingredients:
I used fresh vegetables that I found at the farmers market in this orzo salad, but feel free to swap any of them out if you find something that looks delicious at your market.
Cherry tomatoes Red onion Yellow bell pepper Red bell pepper Zucchini
I grilled all of the veggies in a grill basket except for the tomatoes. If you don’t have a grill, a grill pan or broiler works great too.
How long does orzo salad last in the fridge?
This orzo salad will last in the fridge for four to five days, making it great for meal prep.
Variations:
You can substitute the orzo with another type of small pasta, like elbow, farfalle, or orecchiette. Add goat or feta cheese to the salad. Swap the zucchini with yellow squash or the red onion with shallot. Feel free to switch out the cherry tomatoes with grape tomatoes. For an extra vegetable, throw in some chopped spinach. If you want more fresh herbs, use parsley or oregano.
More Pasta Salad Recipes You’ll Love:
Greek Pasta Salad Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens Greek Orzo Salad Balsamic Roasted Veggie and White Bean Pasta Summer Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini
