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Cold Orzo Salad

2.98 from 1454 votes
This dish is perfect for crowds - bring it to your next picnic or BBQ!
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Prep Time 11 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: dinner, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (16 oz) package orzo
  • 1 cup sweet pickles diced small
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced small
  • 1 cup diced sweet cherry baby tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced small
For the dressing
  • 1 cup vegenaise
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp vegan sweet mustard
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley

Method
 

  1. Make Orzo according to instructions on package (most state to boil for about nine minutes). One done, strain and rinse with cold water. Let sit in strainer to dry while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Place the prepared (diced and quartered) vegetables in a large bowl.
  3. In another smaller bowl, mix together all of the dressing ingredients.
  4. Add the orzo and dressing to the large bowl and stir in with the veggies. Serve at room temperature or chilled, both options are delicious!