MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD
You'll love this easy orzo salad loaded with chopped veggies, fresh herbs and other Mediterranean favorites. Tossed in a bold lemony dressing. For the best flavor, dress the Mediterranean orzo salad while the orzo is still a little warm. Pasta that hasn't cooled completely will drink up the dressing really well. And allow the salad to sit for at least a few minutes (or up to an hour in the fridge) for the flavors to meld before serving.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Salad
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the orzo pasta according package instructions (mine took about 8 minutes). Drain and cool briefly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grape tomatoes, green onions, bell peppers, parsley, dill, olives and capers (hold the feta for now). Add the orzo pasta.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano and a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined and the orzo pasta is well coated with the dressing.
- Top with pieces of creamy feta cheese. Cover and refrigerate for a bit before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Sodium 39.4 mg, Fiber 2.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ORZO SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover the pan and bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer the orzo to a large wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly. Set aside to cool completely.
- Toss the orzo with the beans, tomatoes, onion, basil, mint, and enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.
- Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups
GREEN GODDESS ORZO SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Combine the watercress, parsley, dill, tarragon, chives, capers, lemon zest garlic, shallot and sugar in a blender or food processor.
- Add the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise and sour cream and puree until pale green and very smooth. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Make the salad: Combine the orzo, peas, artichoke hearts, asparagus and snap peas in a bowl; toss with 1 cup of the dressing. Season with pepper. Refrigerate to let the orzo absorb some of the dressing, 20 to 30 minutes. Toss with more dressing as needed, about 2 tablespoons at a time, then toss with the dill; store any remaining dressing, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Season with salt and pepper.
ORZO SALAD
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Salad Pasta Pepper Appetizer Side Super Bowl Vegetarian Lunch Mozzarella Arugula Radicchio Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Roast pine nuts in a rimmed sheet pan until golden, about 8 minutes.
- Cook orzo in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, then drain well in a colander.
- Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
- Add hot orzo to dressing and toss. Let orzo come to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Add pine nuts, peppers, mozzarella, arugula, and radicchio and toss well.
- Season salad with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, if desired.
GARDEN ORZO SALAD
This is a really summery, citrusy pasta salad, that I found recently, and I fell instantly in love with it!
Provided by Kathi Hamill
Categories Salads
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. For the Dressing: In a food processor or blender, add lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, vinegars, parsley, basil, and oil. process until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 2. Cook orzo as directed on package.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl, add corn kernels, celery, cucumber, and tomatoes.
- 4. When orzo is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water; drain well.
- 5. Add cooled orzo to veggies in bowl. Add dressing to salad and toss well. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD
This light and refreshing cold pasta salad is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and pairs well with grilled proteins, such as fish, pork, chicken or steak. If you make this in advance, reserve a bit of the dressing to add right before serving, as the pasta has a tendency to soak up the dressing as it sits over time.
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
- Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
- Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 819 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
GARDEN ORZO SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING
Steps:
- In a food processor add lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, cider vinegar, parsley, basil. Turn on the processor and slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is blended together. Process until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To a large mixing bowl add the raw corn kernels, diced celery, seeded and diced cucumber and whole cherry tomatoes.
- Once orzo is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water; drain well. Add cooled orzo to bowl and toss. Add dressing to salad and toss again. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve.
RAINBOW ORZO SALAD
This small, rice-like pasta is ideal for bulking out nutritious salads. This version is made with roasted vegetables, cheese and basil
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the peppers and onion in a roasting tin and drizzle with half the oil. Roast for 20 mins, adding the tomatoes for the final 5 mins. Leave to cool.
- Cook the orzo following pack instructions, then run under cold water to cool before draining thoroughly. Toss with the vegetables, the remaining oil, the feta and basil. Will keep in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
ORZO VEGETABLE SALAD
Heading to a potluck and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a light side dish. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese and capers. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients., Drain orzo and rinse in cold water. Add to vegetable mixture., Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GARDEN ORZO SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING
Make and share this Garden Orzo Salad With Herb Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Becca13
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a food processor add lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, cider vinegar, parsley, basil. Turn on the processor and slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is blended together. Process until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To a large mixing bowl add the corn kernels, diced celery, seeded and diced cucumber and whole cherry tomatoes.
- Once orzo is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water; drain well. Add cooled orzo to bowl and toss. Add dressing to salad and toss again. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 15.5, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.9
GARDEN HERB ORZO SALAD
I enjoy making salads during the summer that I keep on hand to make meals easier. I love pasta salads, especially ones using orzo. This one was inspired by my herb garden. I had an abundance of oregano and marjoram, so I thought I would use those in a pasta salad. I am not a huge fan of mayonaise, so I do more with olive oils and vinegars. This salad also incorporates soft goat cheese which blends in to become part of the dressing. This salad does not have a lot of dressing, so it's not very saucy. I really liked the ease of preparation and the flavor was fabulous. My husband gave it a thumbs up. Hope you enjoy it as well.
Provided by Paws in Hand
Categories Savory
Time 54m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook orzo according to directions for al dente. I used Garafalo brand orzo and it cooks perfectly in 9 minutes.
- While orzo is cooking, chop the red onion, Kalamata olives and Roasted Red Peppers. I don't chop too finely, but that is a matter of personal choice.
- Once the orzo is done, drain it and put it into a large work bowl.
- While orzo is hot, add 1/4 of the bottle of Newmans's Balsamic Vinaigrette. Stir.
- Next, while the orzo is still hot, add the goat cheese. IF the cheese comes in a log, you may want to slice it before adding. Blend.
- It's important to add the goat cheese while the orzo is hot. This allows it to blend and become part of the dressing. It takes a few minutes to make sure the goat cheese and dressing blend well. There will not be a lot of sauce. The pasta may be a bit dry at this point.
- Once the goat cheese is all blended, add the olives, onion and peppers. Mix well.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix. Salad will not be very wet. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Gather the fresh herbs, rinse them and finely chop. You should have about 1/4 cup once all the herbs are finely chopped.
- Add the herbs to the salad and blend.
- Add another 1/4 of the bottle of balsamic dressing and mix.
- Salt & pepper to taste. I don't use too much salt as I feel the olives can be somewhat salty.
- You can add a bit more olive oil if needed. I usually add a few splashes at the end.
- This salad is not dripping in dressing. If you prefer more liquid, feel free to use more of the balsamic dressing.
- I let this salad rest for a few hours for flavors to meld.
- I think it is best served at room temperature.
- Feel free to experiment with whatever herbs you like or have on hand. I think the key is to use fresh herbs for this salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 149, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2, Protein 7.4
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