Greek Orzo Pasta Salad with Sauteed Herbed Cherry Tomatoes

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 tbsp Basil
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 Sweet pepper, large

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 can Black olives
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Mustard

• Pasta & Grains

  • 16 oz Orzo pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 5/16 cup Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 16 oz orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cucumber
• 3/4 cup feta cheese
• 1 large sweet pepper
• 1 can (15 oz) black olives
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon each fresh oregano, parsley, and basil. (minced)
• 1 (16 oz) box orzo pasta, cooked according to package instructions
• 1 large sweet pepper, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black olives, drained and sliced
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• DRESSING:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmery. Add tomatoes, oregano, parsley, and basil to saucepan and stir occasionally until tomatoes are close to bursting, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, pepper, olives, cucumber, sauteed cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. Set aside for a moment while you prepare the dressing.
• Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat. Season salad with additional salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.