Best 9 Orzo Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipes

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Orzo salad with sesame dressing is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. The orzo is cooked and then combined with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and a tangy sesame dressing. This salad is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SESAME ORZO SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by Sarah Walker Caron

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup orzo, prepared
3 carrots, shredded
1/2 cup sugar snap peas, sliced thin
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the orzo, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Set aside.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ground ginger. Whisk until well mixed.
  • Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and stir. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and stir again.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1

ORZO SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orzo
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups red and yellow teardrop tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
About 3/4 cup Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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

ORZO VEGETABLE SALAD



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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

1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon capers, drained
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD



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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

½ (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced red onion
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup pitted Mediterranean olives, cut in half
1 cup finely diced Asiago cheese
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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

SESAME SALAD DRESSING



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For a pleasant, fresh Asian flavor, try this super-easy mixture from Jean Ecos, a field editor from Hartland, Wisconsin. It's light but has plenty of personality.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk all of the ingredients. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRAGRANT SESAME DRESSING FOR ORZO SALAD



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From a cookbook put out by a restaurant in Philadelphia called The Frog Commissary. The oil was reduced from the original recipe. This has a subtle sesame, orange, ginger flavor which goes well with flank steak or leg of lamb.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
1 (16 ounce) box orzo pasta
1 cup carrot, shredded
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to directions on box.
  • Mix all other ingredients and blend over pasta and chill.
  • Add raisins, shredded carrots, and pine nuts, and mix gently.
  • Note, this can be made 1 day ahead of when you plan to serve it, just don't add the carrots or pinenuts until just before serving so they will remain crunchy.

ORZO SALAD WITH FRAGRANT SESAME DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Fragrant Sesame Dressing
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup corn oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon orange rind
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander or parsley
Salad
1 pound uncooked orzo
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 pounds shredded carrots
2 cups yellow raisins
1 cup pine nuts, lightly
1/4 cup sesame oil

Steps:

  • Cook the orzo in rapidly boiling water until tender-about 7-10 minutes, or according to package instructions. Refresh under cold water, drain well, and let rest 2-3 minutes. Toss with the sesame oil. Cool completely. Combine with the carrots, raisins, pine nuts and dressing.

GARDEN ORZO SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING



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Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lemons, zested and juiced
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 cup cider vinegar
2 cups fresh parsley leaves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups orzo
Salt, for water
5 ears corn, kernels removed
5 stalks celery, diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
2 pints cherry tomatoes

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.

ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



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Try a delicious Orzo Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing at your next picnic or potluck. Just four ingredients are necessary for this orzo pasta salad: orzo pasta, zesty Italian dressing, shredded cheese and tomatoes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (16 oz.) orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Prepare orzo as directed on package; drain. Rinse well with cold water; drain again.
  • Toss orzo with dressing, cheese and tomatoes in large bowl; cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

Tips:

- Use good quality orzo pasta for the best flavor and texture. - Cook the orzo according to the package directions, then rinse it with cold water and drain it well. - Use a variety of vegetables in your salad for a colorful and flavorful dish. - Roast the vegetables before adding them to the salad for a more intense flavor. - Make the sesame dressing ahead of time so that the flavors have time to meld. - Add some fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, to the salad for a pop of freshness. - Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This orzo salad with sesame dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or summer gatherings. With its roasted vegetables, flavorful sesame dressing, and fresh herbs, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this orzo salad with sesame dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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