Best Simple Orzo Salad Recipes

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SIMPLE ORZO SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVES AND FETA



Simple Orzo Salad with Black Olives and Feta image

Categories     Salad     Olive     Roast     Feta     Boil     Orzo

Yield makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound orzo pasta
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, plumped in water and minced, or diced fresh tomato
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup artichoke hearts or quartered artichoke bottoms
1/2 cup sliced celery (preferably the smaller, lighter green inner hearts)
1 roasted red bell pepper (see roasting technique, p. 122), peeled, seeded, and diced
1 small red onion, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and boil until al dente, or just tender, according to package directions. Drain; rinse the pasta briefly with fresh water. Toss the still-warm pasta with all the other ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Taste, and add more lemon juice or seasonings, if needed.

SIMPLE ORZO SALAD



Simple Orzo Salad image

this is a quick and easy Orzo salad. Try and find heirloom plum tomatoes if possible. They make the dish.

Provided by CP Camper

Categories     Greek

Time 20m

Yield 4 sides, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried orzo pasta
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove
5 kalamata olives (pitted)
6 heirloom plum tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh feta cheese, cubed (not crumbles)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1/4 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt

Steps:

  • In a small skillet combine orzo, garlic, onion, chicken stock and one cup of water.
  • Cook the orzo over medium heat in the chicken stock and add water as needed. Cook until the orzo is tender. About 10 minutes.
  • Drain the orzo and allow to cool for five minutes.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and toss until everything is well mixed. Add salt as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 242.4, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 9.4

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