Try making an orzo salad when wanting a cookout side dish or a lighter summer dinner. Orzo is a short-cut pasta with a springy texture that looks like rice. It has a bland flavor and can be packed with herbs, spices, dressings, and different types of veggies and proteins. These delicious orzo salad creations are healthy, hearty, and refreshing.
Orzo and Spinach Salad
“Want something a little different in a summer salad? Well, here it is. This salad is bursting with flavor and is so quick and easy. You serve it as a side salad or add some grilled chicken, shrimp, or even canned tuna and make a light meal.” – Grace
Orzo With Snow Peas, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
“I wanted to try these flavors together along with garlic and Parmesan cheese = Success” – Monika
Orzo Salad
“This is a favorite salad I make often. It’s so versatile you can really make it your own easily! Make sure to taste the dressing as you are making it to adjust to your liking! And add as little or as much as you’d like.” – Lindsey
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
“A tasty Mediterranean style orzo (pasta) and baby spinach salad.” – Kevin
Orzo With Shrimp, Spinach, Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta
“I had some heirloom cherry tomatoes and shrimp that I needed to use, so I searched to see what else I had on hand. This is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.” – Tracey
Roasted Vegetables with Pasta
“This is my go-to picnic recipe. I love it!” – Ina
Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Medley Pilaf
“This colorful dish can be served as a main dish or a side and is great hot or cold! If you are watching your fat intake, you can skip the olive oil mixture and just toss the vegetables with extra Italian dressing.” – Crystal