Description
This refreshing Feta & Tomato Pasta Salad is a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for gatherings and potlucks. Featuring tender orzo pasta tossed with juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp green onions, creamy crumbled feta, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing seasoned with Greek herbs, it’s an easy no-cook salad to prepare ahead and serve chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 (16-oz) package orzo pasta
Dressing & Seasoning
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 4 to 6 tsp Greek seasoning
- 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
- Black pepper, to taste
Vegetables & Cheese
- 6 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 12-oz crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo pasta according to the package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly and allow it to cool slightly to avoid wilting the fresh ingredients later.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the warm orzo with the olive oil, Greek seasoning, diced Roma tomatoes, chopped green onions, crumbled feta cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix gently to evenly distribute all the flavors without breaking up the cheese too much.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Chilling helps the flavors meld beautifully and makes the pasta salad refreshingly cool and perfect for serving.
Notes
- For best results, seed the Roma tomatoes to prevent excess moisture in the salad.
- You can adjust the amount of Greek seasoning to taste for milder or bolder flavor.
- This salad keeps well for up to 2 days refrigerated, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra freshness if desired.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course during warm weather.
