13 Orzo Pasta Salad Recipes To Pair With Dinner

Roasted Vegetable Orzo

Dry white wine and chicken bouillon cubes are the sercret ingredients to this roasted veggie pasta salad. Recipe creator Michelle recommends serving with chicken or on its own.

Chicken Florentine Salad with Orzo Pasta

"I have made this a dozen times and everyone always loves it and asks for the recipe," raves five-star reviewer David, who suggests making this pasta salad the night before you plan to serve it.

Greek Orzo Salad

Made with canned artichokes and canned black olives, this colorful Greek salad is deceptively simple. Make sure to chill for at least an hour in the fridge before serving.

Orzo and Tomato Salad

"A cold pasta salad with orzo, green olives, feta cheese, parsley, dill, tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice," according to recipe creator COZYCUISINE. "As a personal chef, I can let you know that my clients love this dish."

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

"This light and refreshing cold pasta salad is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and pairs well with grilled proteins, such as fish, pork, chicken or steak," says recipe creator Kim's Cooking Now.

Orzo and Zucchini Salad

This make-ahead pasta salad — which calls for only seven ingredients — was developed with casual outdoor dining in mind, according to recipe creator CALISPICEGIRL.

Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups

"This yummy recipe won my mom a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair," says recipe creator geranium. "It is very beautiful and flavorful!"

Christmas Pasta Salad

Festive colors make this flavorful orzo pasta salad — made with mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and ribbons of basil and pepperoni — perfect for the holiday season.

Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

"A take on a traditional Caprese, but modified into a light summer pasta salad that goes great with anything off the grill, or just on its own," says recipe creator Meghan.

Orzo Pasta Salad with Dried Cranberries

Chopped pecans and dried cranberries add delightful crunch and flavor to this fresh-tasting side. The light dressing has a bit of a spicy kick, thanks to a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Spinach and Orzo Salad

Here's a top-rated pasta salad that everyone in your table will love. "Oh my this was wonderful," raves reviewer Linda T. " I could've eaten just this for a couple of days and been very happy."

Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

"As with any recipe, this can be tweaked according to personal preference," according to reviewer Carmen Cavanaugh. "I love this version of this recipe and I also love the original at J. Alexander's."

Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad

"This light and refreshing cold pasta salad is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and pairs well with grilled proteins, such as fish, pork, chicken or steak," says recipe creator Kim's Cooking Now.

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