Side dishe for 6

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz dry orzo; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper; 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives; 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp dried italian herb seasoning; 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast; 2 tbsp pasta water

$4.05for 430 minServes 6

Tender orzo combines with tomatoes, olives, artichokes, herbs, and a lemony dressing for a bright Mediterranean-style salad.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.23Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical	5.25 oz	$1.59Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.58Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 3.75 oz$0.18/oz typical	3.75 oz	$0.67Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 3 oz$0.18/oz typical	3 oz	$0.54Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.56Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.07

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Honey or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.01 per serving$4.05 for 4

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Ingredients

8 oz dry orzo
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp dried italian herb seasoning
1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp pasta water

Steps

Boil the orzo in a large pot of salted water until tender, then reserve 2 tablespoons pasta water and drain.
Chop the onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, artichokes, parsley, and basil.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, maple syrup, Italian seasoning, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and pasta water in a bowl.
Toss the warm orzo, vegetables, olives, herbs, and dressing in a large bowl.
Cool the salad for at least 10 minutes, then toss again before serving.