Mediterranean Diet Friendly Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

This bright, herb-flecked pasta salad is Mediterranean cooking at its most effortless: tender orzo tossed in a lemony extra-virgin olive oil dressing, then loaded with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and sweet roasted red peppers. Fresh parsley and mint add a cooling, herbaceous lift, while a garlic-and-oregano dressing ties every bite back to classic Greek flavors. It's the kind of dish that gets better as it sits, making it an easy make-ahead lunch or a crowd-pleasing side for a summer table. Simple, colorful, and packed with vegetables and good olive oil, it's a natural fit for anyone building meals around a Mediterranean way of eating.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

6 servings

For the salad

1 ½ cups orzo pasta
DeLallo Pasta Organic 100% Whole Wheat No. 65 Orzo Bag - 16 Oz Riceselect Orzo 100% Whole Wheat Jar Gefen Whole Wheat Orzo 8.8oz
See all
1 tsp salt, plus more for pasta water
1 english cucumber, diced
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
3 tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped (optional)

For the dressing

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package directions until al dente, tender with a slight resistance at the center, about 8–9 minutes.
2
Drain the orzo in a colander and rinse under cold running water until completely cool. Shake off excess water and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!