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This colorful Greek orzo pasta salad is loaded with plenty of charred cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh feta, and tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette for one stunning summer salad!

This colorful Greek orzo pasta salad is loaded with plenty of charred cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh feta, and tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette for one stunning summer salad!

Salad days are once again back in style and this orzo salad is just my newest obsession, no big deal.

It’s only been lunch every day for a solid week straight which is honestly the most influential thing I could say here because if you know me, you know I despise eating the same thing every day.

That right there tells you that this is an absolute gem of salad.

This colorful Greek orzo pasta salad is loaded with plenty of charred cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh feta, and tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette for one stunning summer salad!

I fully blame the charred cherry tomatoes here because omg, why are we not doing this to more of our salads. Giving them a quick toss in olive oil on the stovetop brings out their sweet juicy flavors that pairs so well with all the other Greek-inspired ingredients.

There’s really no occasion where this salad wouldn’t be a welcome addition at. Cookouts, check. Lunch all week, check.

This Orzo Salad Features…

  • A base of tender orzo pasta
  • Sweet charred cherry tomatoes
  • Crunchy cucumbers, fresh feta, and kalamata olives
  • A flavorful red wine vinaigrette
This colorful Greek orzo pasta salad is loaded with plenty of charred cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh feta, and tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette for one stunning summer salad!

Making the Orzo Salad

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

  • Red wine vinegar
  • Honey
  • Dijon mustard
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Olive oil
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Garlic
  • Orzo pasta
  • Cucumber
  • Red onion
  • Feta cheese
  • Kalamata olives
This colorful Greek orzo pasta salad is loaded with plenty of charred cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh feta, and tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette for one stunning summer salad!

Tips for Perfect Orzo Salad

  1. Char cherry tomatoes whole – no need to halve the tomatoes. They’ll get a better char if you cook them whole.
  2. Cook orzo in salted water – make sure you salt your water very well (salty like the sea is a good rule of thumb) as this will add lots of flavor to the pasta.
  3. Rinse orzo in cold water – this will quickly cool the orzo and stop the cooking process.

Recipe Variations

  • Use fresh cherry tomatoes – skip the charring step and toss fresh halved cherry tomatoes in salad.
  • Try another pasta – try elbows, penne, or bowties in place of the orzo.
  • Use another grain – try farro, quinoa, or couscous.
  • Add more veggies – try adding a chopped sweet pepper, baby spinach, or sweet corn.

Storing Salad

This salad stores well in refrigerator up to 4 days and you can absolutely prep it ahead of time to bring to gatherings. I personally like to wait until just before serving to toss it in the dressing, but it’s great either way.

This colorful Greek orzo pasta salad is loaded with plenty of charred cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh feta, and tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette for one stunning summer salad!

Summer is officially on, friends and this salad is quickly going to become a favorite in your house. From the bursting cherry tomatoes to that wonderfully tangy red wine vinaigrette and ALL the feta, I can’t even pick my favorite part…

All I know is that this is a salad fit for a queen. You need it in your life immediately!

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This colorful Greek orzo pasta salad is loaded with plenty of charred cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh feta, and tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette for one stunning summer salad!

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This colorful Greek orzo pasta salad is loaded with plenty of charred cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh feta, and tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette for one stunning summer salad!
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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

This colorful Greek orzo pasta salad is loaded with plenty of charred cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh feta, and tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette for one stunning summer salad!

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 369kcal

Ingredients

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Pasta Salad

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb orzo pasta
  • 1 small cucumber, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives

Instructions

Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, oregano, and basil. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and set aside for a moment.

Pasta Salad

  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to hot pan and swirl to evenly coat. Add cherry tomatoes in a single layer and toss over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are lightly charred and starting to burst.
  • Remove pan from heat and toss garlic and dried oregano and basil into tomatoes. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook orzo according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain orzo and rinse in cold water until cool. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add charred tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, olives, and dressing to orzo. Toss until evenly coated and season salad with salt and pepper to taste. Store salad in refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions
Store salad in refrigerator up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 8 oz salad | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 6/24/26.

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  7. Joanne says

    I’m pretty much crying every day over how little time there is until summer is over. GIVE ME ALL THE TOMATOES! And SALADS! Especially if there is pasta involved. Loving this.

    Reply

    • Sarah says

      Right?? It’s totally depressing that the summer produce is slowly going away, but at the same time exciting that fall stuff is coming back into season, y’know??

      Reply

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