Best 6 Summery Chopped Orzo Salad Recipes

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Searching for a light and refreshing dish to beat the summer heat? Look no further than this summery chopped orzo salad. This vibrant and flavorful dish is packed with a variety of fresh and seasonal ingredients, making it a perfect side dish or light meal. With its colorful combination of orzo, crisp vegetables, juicy fruit, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to become a summer favorite.

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SUMMER ORZO SALAD



Summer Orzo Salad image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch scallions
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup Kalamata or cured black olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 red onion, finely diced
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to high heat.
  • Toss the scallions in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallions until the bulbs are tender and the greens are well-charred, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Alternately, you can char the scallions in a cast-iron pan on the stove.) Chop the white and light green parts finely, then discard the remaining ends of the scallions.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Drop in the orzo and begin to cook. Meanwhile, add the chopped scallions to a medium bowl. Add the vinegar, Dijon mustard, remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and half of the olives and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and rinse to cool. Immediately toss in some of the vinaigrette, along with the cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, red onion and remaining olives. Mix well. Add more dressing to taste. Top with the goat cheese and serve.

REFRESHING SUMMER ORZO SALAD



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This is a wonderfully light salad for those hot summer nights. If you like, it goes well with the addition of either tuna or grilled chicken, and you can vary the amount of feta depending on your taste.

Provided by prell2k4

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
1 ½ tablespoons butter
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 (2 ounce) jar capers, with liquid
12 ounces basil-flavored feta cheese
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, then pour the orzo into a bowl, and toss with the butter to keep it from sticking; set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, and pine nuts. Cook and stir until the pine nuts have toasted to a light golden brown.
  • Stir the pine nut mixture into the orzo along with the olives, capers, feta cheese, spinach, and lemon juice. Serve either warm or cold, but it's better the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1004.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SUMMERY CHOPPED ORZO SALAD



Summery Chopped Orzo Salad image

I needed a recipe that would use a bunch of veggies harvested from my garden, so I came up with this refreshing orzo salad that is both colorful and crunchy. A very refreshing vegetarian salad for those hot summer days.

Provided by Columbus Foodie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces orzo pasta, cooked and rinsed with cold water
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced small
1 medium zucchini, diced small
5 radishes, diced small
1 small red onion, diced small
1 large ear of corn, sliced off the cob (use canned if fresh not available)
1 roma tomato, diced small
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
1 cup small tomatoes, quartered (depending on size)
1 lb mozzarella cheese, balls (Perlini)
fresh basil, chopped
fresh parsley, chopped
fresh chives, chopped
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Chop all veggies very small, and toss with cooked orzo.
  • Add cheese, and toss again.
  • Mix all dressing ingredients and shake hard in a container to emulsify.
  • Dress salad with as much dressing as you'd like. You won't necessarily use it all.
  • Chill and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1109.5, Fat 81.2, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 89.7, Sodium 748.3, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 11.9, Protein 35.8

SUMMER ORZO



Summer Orzo image

I'm always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and this salad is one of my favorite creations. I like to improvise with whatever I have on hand, feel free to do the same here! -Shayna Marmar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
24 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped, optional
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions for al dente. Drain orzo; rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl., In a large nonstick skillet, heat water over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add to orzo; stir in tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, onion, mint and, if desired, capers. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper until blended. Pour over orzo mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Just before serving, stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD WITH ORZO



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     pastas, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 25m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 medium yellow bell peppers, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cups stemmed, coarsely chopped arugula
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound orzo

Steps:

  • Blanch the zucchini in salted boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
  • Put the zucchini in a large bowl and toss with the tomatoes, bell peppers, arugula and lemon zest. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Just before serving, cook the orzo until al dente. Meanwhile, toss the salad with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Drain the orzo, toss with the salad, divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 386, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1098 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

SUMMERTIME ORZO SALAD



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Spiced up orzo salad with fresh veggies. It goes great with grilled meats and vegetables. Take it out of the fridge and add a splash of olive oil 30 minutes before serving.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup chopped cucumber
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons salad seasoning mix (such as McCormick® Salad Supreme Seasoning)
2 tablespoons olive oil

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 11 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, place peas, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, artichokes, and tomato into a large bowl and toss.
  • Drain cooked orzo, but do not rinse or cool. Toss hot pasta with the veggies in the bowl and mix in vinegar, seasoning mix, and oil.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
  • If you want to add some extra protein to the salad, you can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • This salad is also a great make-ahead dish. Simply prepare the salad according to the recipe and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to serve the salad, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This summery chopped orzo salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have on hand. With its bright flavors and colorful ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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