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Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad

with bell pepper & Danish-style feta

Quick & Easy

4.6

  • Hands on20 - 25 minutes
  • Overall20 - 25 minutes
Photo of Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad

This ostrich and orzo salad puts the ‘o’ in, “O, Wow, Chef!” Browned ostrich pieces spiced with NOMU Italian Rub are tossed with al dente orzo pasta, pan-fried bell pepper, tangy tomato, creamy feta & fresh parsley. Coated in a sweet-vinegary salad dressing.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. ORZO

    Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. Ostrich

    Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the ostrich and sear until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove and place into the bowl with the peppers. Season and set aside.

  3. SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the peppers and Ostrich, the baby tomatoes, the leaves, the feta, and ½ the parsley. Drizzle over the Dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  4. YUM!

    Plate up the orzo salad. Garnish with the remaining Parsley. All yours, Chef!

  • Orzo Pasta - 100ml

  • Bell Pepper - 1

  • Free-range Ostrich Chunks - 150g

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 5ml

  • Baby Tomatoes - 80g

  • Green Leaves - 20g

  • Danish-style Feta - 30g

  • Fresh Parsley - 3g

  • Dressing - 30ml

  1. ORZO

    Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. Ostrich

    Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the ostrich and sear until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove and place into the bowl with the peppers. Season and set aside.

  3. SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the peppers and Ostrich, the baby tomatoes, the leaves, the feta, and ½ the parsley. Drizzle over the Dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  4. YUM!

    Plate up the orzo salad. Garnish with the remaining Parsley. All yours, Chef!

  • Orzo Pasta - 200ml

  • Bell Pepper - 1

  • Free-range Ostrich Chunks - 300g

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 10ml

  • Baby Tomatoes - 160g

  • Green Leaves - 40g

  • Danish-style Feta - 60g

  • Fresh Parsley - 5g

  • Dressing - 60ml

  1. ORZO

    Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. Ostrich

    Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the ostrich and sear until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove and place into the bowl with the peppers. Season and set aside.

  3. SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the peppers and Ostrich, the baby tomatoes, the leaves, the feta, and ½ the parsley. Drizzle over the Dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  4. YUM!

    Plate up the orzo salad. Garnish with the remaining Parsley. All yours, Chef!

  • Orzo Pasta - 300ml

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • Free-range Ostrich Chunks - 450g

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 15ml

  • Baby Tomatoes - 240g

  • Green Leaves - 60g

  • Danish-style Feta - 90g

  • Fresh Parsley - 8g

  • Dressing - 90ml

  1. ORZO

    Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. Ostrich

    Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the ostrich and sear until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove and place into the bowl with the peppers. Season and set aside.

  3. SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the peppers and Ostrich, the baby tomatoes, the leaves, the feta, and ½ the parsley. Drizzle over the Dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  4. YUM!

    Plate up the orzo salad. Garnish with the remaining Parsley. All yours, Chef!

  • Orzo Pasta - 400ml

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • Free-range Ostrich Chunks - 600g

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 20ml

  • Baby Tomatoes - 320g

  • Green Leaves - 80g

  • Danish-style Feta - 120g

  • Fresh Parsley - 10g

  • Dressing - 120ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R181.73

for 4 servings · R45.43 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • NOMU Italian Rub
  • Baby Tomatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad?

The preparation time for Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad with bell pepper & Danish-style feta is between 20 and 25 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad with bell pepper & Danish-style feta?

The total time required to make Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad with bell pepper & Danish-style feta is between 20 and 25 minutes.

How many servings does Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad?

Baby Tomato, Bell Pepper, Dressing, Feta, Green Leaves, NOMU Italian Rub, Orzo Pasta, Ostrich, Parsley

What is the nutritional information of Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad?

Calories: 778, Carbs: 87 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.8 grams, Sugar: 22.2 grams, Salt: 651 grams

How do I prepare Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad?

OSTRICH: Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the ostrich and sear until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove and place into the bowl with the peppers. Season and set aside. ORZO: Submerge the orzo in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 8-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. SALAD: In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the peppers and ostrich, the baby tomatoes, the leaves, the feta, and ½ the parsley. Drizzle over the dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. YUM!: Plate up the orzo salad. Garnish with the remaining parsley. All yours, Chef!

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad?

Baby Tomato, Bell Pepper, Dressing, Feta, Green Leaves, NOMU Italian Rub, Orzo Pasta, Ostrich, Parsley

How many calories does Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad have?

778 calories

How much fat content does Orzo & Ostrich Pasta Salad have?

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