Description
Elevate your gatherings with this vibrant Cowboy Pasta Salad Orzo Delectable, a dish that combines the heartiness of orzo pasta with fresh vegetables and zesty flavors. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this salad is perfect for potlucks and picnics. With its colorful ingredients and bold tastes, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 cup napa cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (red wine or apple cider)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop all vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, finely chop red onion, and slice bell peppers.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo with all chopped vegetables and shredded napa cabbage.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg