# Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

A Mediterranean-inspired orzo pasta salad with a flavorful dressing.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 123 min
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1 cup red pepper
- 1 cup tomato
- 1 cup red onion
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 pinch cumin
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese

## Instructions

1. Cook orzo according to package directions, then refrigerate.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, chickpeas, red pepper, tomato, red onion, and cucumber.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, parsley flakes, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, cumin, and minced garlic.
4. Pour dressing over the orzo and vegetables, then add mozzarella cheese.
5. Toss to combine.

## Equipment

- pot
- bowl
- whisk
- garlic press

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT29JeoTm/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bfe18d14-6d19-4fe7-a5d5-b5dc62dec3a5
- Extracted: 2025-03-02

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