It also makes sense to add grapes to a pasta salad that includes salty ingredients, such as this Mediterranean orzo salad, which includes feta, to balance out the cheese's characteristic saltiness.

Surprisingly quick and easy to prepare, this elegant warm orzo salad is perfect for a speedy ... before the end of the cooking time. Drain the pasta and courgettes, then immediately tip into ...

It makes a very good building block for pasta salads. I found this recipe for a Greek-flavoured orzo salad that would also be good to serve warm as a base or side dish for barbecued lamb.