Orzo, feta & pepper salad

Orzo, feta & pepper salad

A light pasta salad that won't go all stodgy like some larger shapes can

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Put the onion in a bowl, season really well and toss with the vinegar and 3 tbsp oil. Leave to marinate and soften.
  2. Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until just tender, then drain and rinse under cold water and drain really well again. Toss with the onion and dressing then gently mix through the rest of the ingredients

Per serving

492 kcalories, protein 16.7g, carbohydrate 52.9g, fat 25.3 g, saturated fat 8.4g, fibre 3.7g, salt 2.01 g

Recipe from olive magazine, August 2009.

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  • 10 August 2009

    Food Glorious Food rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I added garlic - was very nice

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  • 19 August 2009

    Barry commented on this recipe

    above average salad that you normally find and the addition of garlic improved the product... thanks

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    21 August 2009

    Ria commented on this recipe

    I can't find orzo anywhere. Any ideas?

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  • 29 August 2009

    lizzipoo' rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Orzo can be found in large Asdas. Good light, fresh tasting salad, but still filling

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  • 13 September 2009

    Beth rated this recipe

    3 stars

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  • 11 July 2010

    OCDomestic! rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Now a firm family favourite! Tried swapping the feta with cold roast chicken too and that was also a hit. The red onion dressing is a must!

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  • 14 July 2010

    gazzman rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Used a little less onion.

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  • 07 January 2011

    Lezzles commented on this recipe

    you can get orzo in waitrose now.....

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  • 05 February 2011

    Rosycheeks rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I made this for packed lunches this week, using Orzo I bought in Waitrose. This recipe was really nice, but i did feel it needed more veg, so I added a mix of frozen peas and endame beans and it was delicious.

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  • 02 May 2011

    Emmy-Lou rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very tasty, got the orzo in Sainsburys. Think I will add more veg asuggested above next time. Will deffo make again at next big gathering as guests all liked it.

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  • 02 July 2011

    Louirons commented on this recipe

    Really great...made it for a BBQ and it went down well.

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  • 31 July 2011

    Anthony Bowen rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great if you want a 'different' side with your BBQ Orzo is a little difficult to get hold of, I always end up stocking up when I find it. And always make sure to grab a couple of jars of roast peppers from the local pound shop (as they always seem to have them). Ensures I always have the basics in the cupboard.

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  • 16 February 2013

    Nasrin Begum rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Love this dish! The only tweak: i add celery but aside from that dish is awesome. I gave some once to a colleague and she often dreams about it she told me. My son who is a hater of all things new also loves this dish. Try It! You will like! And super easy to make!:)))

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion , peeled, halved and finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • 250g orzo (tiny grain-shaped pasta)
  • 3 roasted red peppers from a jar, sliced
  • 1 x 200g block feta cheese , crumbled
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts , toasted
  • a small bunch mint , leaves chopped
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Per serving

492 kcalories, protein 16.7g, carbohydrate 52.9g, fat 25.3 g, saturated fat 8.4g, fibre 3.7g, salt 2.01 g

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