About this recipe
This quick and easy orzo pasta salad is the perfect addition to a picnic or family gathering.
It’s packed with juicy tomatoes and fresh mint, but no mayonnaise, as it could quickly spoil in the summertime heat. Instead, it’s dressed with a red wine vinaigrette, which you can whisk by hand or whip up in an immersion blender.
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Chef Eric Wells, owner of Skye Larae’s Culinary Services in Cleveland, Ohio, described this Greek-inspired recipe as an “amazing” addition to any summertime meal — in part because of the bright fresh herbs he adds at the end.
“I think the key to this dish … is the actual mint,” Wells said.
Ingredients
Orzo Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Mint
Directions
Orzo Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Mint
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Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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Set pasta aside in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and feta and toss well.
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Meanwhile, combine vinegar, olive oil, mustard and oregano in a medium bowl, whisking well. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add dressing to pasta and toss well. Sprinkle with fresh mint and toss again.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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