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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Kelly Jensen
The BEST vegan Greek Orzo Pasta Salad is made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a super secret homemade dressing! Great for parties, BBQs, or potlucks.
5 from 3 votes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Pasta, Salad
Cuisine American, Greek
Servings 8
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 ounce box orzo
  • 4 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 1 cup kalamata olives chopped
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese see below for vegan version

Homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 garlic pressed
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions.  Drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the spinach, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, and parsley.  Add the drained and cooled pasta to the vegetables in the mixing bowl. Add the crumbled plant-based feta cheese to the bowl.
  • In a pint sized mason jar, add all the dressing ingredients and shake for 30 seconds to mix.
  • Toss dressing in with pasta and vegetables, and stir to coat.
  • Chill pasta salad in refrigerator (overnight if possible to let the flavors set) and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 645mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2218IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
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