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This Orzo Pasta Salad is a vibrant blend of fresh and colorful ingredients, complemented by a tangy, slightly sweet vinaigrette. It’s a light yet satisfying dish, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing side to a main meal!
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Orzo Pasta Salad

This Orzo Pasta Salad is a vibrant blend of fresh and colorful ingredients, complemented by a tangy, slightly sweet vinaigrette. It’s a light yet satisfying dish, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing side to a main meal!
Course Pasta, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Orzo Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 Teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Pasta Salad

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1/4 Teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Begin by preparing the vinaigrette. In a medium bowl, whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, basil, salt, and honey until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  • Next, cook the orzo pasta as directed on the package. During the final 3 minutes of cooking, add the frozen corn to the boiling water. Once done, drain both the pasta and corn in a colander, then rinse briefly with cool water to slightly chill the pasta.
  • As the pasta cooks, get the veggies ready. Dice the bell peppers and tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, measure the dried cranberries, and chop the parsley.
  • Once the pasta and corn are drained, transfer them to a large bowl. Add in the diced vegetables, chopped parsley, and dried cranberries.
  • Give the vinaigrette a quick stir, then pour it over the pasta salad. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing. Serve right away or refrigerate until you’re ready to enjoy.