An exquisite dish that harmonizes the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, orzo with feta cucumber and tomato embodies the essence of culinary perfection. This delightful creation captivates the senses with its vibrant hues and tantalizing aromas, inviting you on a journey of taste sensations. Each ingredient contributes its unique allure to this symphony of flavors, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing, perfect for any occasion.
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ORZO WITH FETA AND TOMATOES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat water in large sauce pot to boil and add pasta, cook to al dente.
- Melt butter in the pot while still hot and combine with feta. Add cooked pasta to feta butter and toss with parsley and tomatoes, season with a little pepper.
ORZO WITH FETA, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO
Beat the summer heat with this Greek special. Makes a large batch and is good for parties, picnic or keep it all to yourself. Will stay in the fridge for 4 days or so. This is real nice for summer get-togethers and parties and you can make it well in advance.
Provided by Michaelc
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Greek Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place orzo pasta, chicken broth, water, and half the chopped red bell pepper into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until orzo are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Allow to cool.
- Place orzo into a large salad bowl with remaining red bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Mix in cucumbers, feta cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss salad well. Drizzle 2 more tablespoons olive oil over top of salad. Refrigerate 1 hour, tossing once or twice; season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 559.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
HERBED ORZO WITH FETA
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
- Add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.
ORZO WITH FETA, TOMATOES, AND DILL
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories Cheese Pasta Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Feta Summer Family Reunion Healthy Potluck Noodle Dill Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss together oil, tomatoes, dill, zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large serving bowl. Let stand at least ten minutes
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until al dente
- Drain orzo and toss with tomato mixture. Add feta and toss again.
ORZO WITH FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Categories Pasta Tomato Side Quick & Easy Feta Summer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for orzo.
- In a small heavy skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and sauté pine nuts with salt to taste, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool.
- Mince garlic and chop parsley. Quarter tomatoes and coarsely crumble feta. In a large bowl whisk together garlic, parsley, vinegar, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add tomatoes and feta and gently toss to combine.
- Cook orzo in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. In a large sieve drain orzo and rinse slightly until just warm. Drain orzo well and add to tomato mixture, tossing until just combined.
- Serve orzo topped with nuts.
ORZO / TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES
We usually make this salad once a week when we can get ripe local tomatoes and usually double or triple the recipe.
Provided by Dancer
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Once orzo has cooled, in serving bowl mix orzo, olives, feta, parsley, dill, and tomato.
- In small bowl, whisk together oil and lemon juice. Mix into salad.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate and chill before serving.
- If you use dried dill, be sure to use plenty.
- Serves: 6 as a side dish.
- Also great as a main dish for lunch.
Tips:
- Use the right type of orzo. For this recipe, it's best to use a small, pasta shape like orzo or risoni. These shapes will hold the sauce and vegetables well.
- Cook the orzo al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked orzo will be mushy and won't hold its shape well in the salad.
- Use fresh, ripe vegetables. The vegetables in this salad should be at their peak of freshness. This will give the salad the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way in this salad. Too much dressing will weigh it down and make it soggy.
- Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The orzo will start to absorb the dressing and become soft if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This orzo with feta, cucumber, and tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish or main course. It's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. The salad is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
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