Minty Orzo and Grape Salad is a refreshing salad with a duo of grapes, mint and Orzo with a light Lemon dressing

I am not a huge fan of pasta salads and would normally prefer a leafy, fruity kind of salad. Or a grilled vegetable salad is also great.

But this Minty Orzo and Grape Salad is definitely the exception.

I do not use Orzo much, but I always have some in the pantry for this salad and I use Orzo in a few appetizers as well.

Once the Orzo is cooked, which only takes about 10 minutes anyway, the salad is almost done.

Whilst the Orzo cooks, prepare the fruit, cheese and the rest of the ingredients. Toss all together with the cooled Orzo – whip up the light Lemon dressing and drizzle over.

This Minty Orzo and Grape Salad is always ready in under 20 minutes. It is not only quick and easy to make, but everyone loves this salad.

Minty Orzo And Grape Salad

Name: Minty Orzo and Grape Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Orzo; 2 TB Olive Oil (extra virgin); 2 TB Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed); 1/4 t Salt; 1/4 t Black Pepper; 1 cup Black Grapes (halved); 1 cup Green Grapes (halved); 1 Low-Fat Feta Round (crumbled); 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped); 2 TB Red Onion (finely chopped)

Minty Orzo and Grape Salad

Linda Nortje

Minty Orzo and Grape Salad is a refreshing salad with a duo of grapes, mint and Orzo with a light Lemon dressing

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Course Salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Side Servings

Ingredients

1 cup Orzo
2 TB Olive Oil extra virgin
2 TB Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
¼ t Salt
¼ t Black Pepper
1 cup Black Grapes halved
1 cup Green Grapes halved
1 Low-Fat Feta Round crumbled
¼ cup Fresh Mint Leaves chopped
2 TB Red Onion finely chopped

Instructions

Cook the Orzo as per the instructions on the packet – drain, rinse under cold water and drain again – set aside
Meanwhile whisk the Oil. Juice, Salt and Pepper in a small bowl
Toss together the cooked Orzo, Grapes, Feta, Mint and Red Onion in a mixing bowl – transfer to a serving salad dish
Drizzle with the Lemon dressing – keep chilled until ready to serve

Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

This salad keeps well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.