Creamy Curry Orzo Salad Food

CREAMY CURRY ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all of the ingredients in the dressing together until well blended.
• Toss the dressing with the cooked pasta and other salad ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for a t least a couple of hours before serving.

CURRIED ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions.
• Combine all dressing ingredients (mayonnaise through the cayenne pepper), and mix well.
• Pour dressing over warm orzo, then add chicken (optional), raisins, almonds, onions, apples, and grapes.
• Mix thoroughly, then refrigerate overnight; serve!
• Garnish with fresh basil right before serving!

CREAMY ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
• Drain - reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large pan frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, saute until until tender (about 2 minutes).
• Add the tomatoes and cook until tender (5-8 minutes).
• Stir in cream and peas.
• Add orzo and toss to coat.
• Remove from heat; add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
• Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved pasta water to maintain a creamy consistency.
• Season with salt & pepper.

CREAMY CURRY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Puree all in blender until smooth.