Cherry Tomato And Basil Orzo Salad

20 min · 4 servings · beginner · lunch · mediterranean · summer

Burst cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and lemony orzo make a bright pasta salad that is just as good warm or chilled.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Pasta, orzo
• 2 cups Tomato, cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup Basil, torn
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Lemon, zested and juiced
• ~¾ cup Cheese, feta, crumbled
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Pepper

Steps

1. Cook: Cook the orzo pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse briefly under cool water.
2. Cook: Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the tomatoes and garlic, and cook until the tomatoes start to burst, about 4 minutes.
3. Finish: Toss the orzo with the burst tomatoes, lemon zest and juice, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Finish: Fold in the basil and crumbled feta cheese just before serving.