Best 11 Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad Recipes

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ZIPPITY DOOO DAAAA ORZO SALAD!



Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad! image

This is a fabulous salad that is SURE to please all of your guests. It is easy to increase or decrease the size of the recipe to suit your needs. Dont use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for this salad. Use an olive oil suitable for salads. I really hope you enjoy my creation!!!

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Onions

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup olive oil, for salads
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 -3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 lb orzo pasta
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 large orange bell pepper, chopped small
1 large red bell pepper, chopped small
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, seeded, and chopped
3 tablespoons capers
3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and quartered
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • First cook your orzo pasta per package directions, cooking until al dente, and drain.
  • In a medium sized, nonreactive bowl, gradually beat together the lime zest, lemon juice, salad quality olive oil, basil, garlic, and mustard until an emulsion forms.
  • Then season the oil mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix your pasta, feta cheese, peppers, tomatoes, capers, kalmata olives, and chopped red onion together in a bowl.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and mix to combine.
  • Add oregano and green onions, toss, and then add extra salt and pepper to your tastes.
  • Chill salad for 1-2 hours for best results.
  • You can make this in the morning and even serve it in the evening, but dont save it for too long (you wont have leftovers I promise LOL).

CRISPY ORZO SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons jarred green olive tapenade
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, sliced thin
2 roasted red peppers, sliced into thin strips
1 bulb fennel, shaved thin
One 6-ounce combo package of provolone and genoa salami, sliced thin
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup par-cooked orzo pasta (see Cook's Note)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, tapenade, vinegar, oregano and chili paste in a large bowl. Season with the salt.
  • For the salad: Add the chopped romaine, roasted red pepper, fennel, provolone and salami to the dressing. Toss well to coat.
  • For the pasta: Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the par-cooked pasta and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove to a paper towel-lined plate and season with the salt. Sprinkle the crispy orzo over the top of the salad and serve.

SUMMER ORZO SALAD



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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.

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

SWEET AND TANGY ORZO SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, peeled, halved and chopped
Kosher salt
1 pound orzo
1 bulb fennel, halved and sliced thin
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 cups baby arugula, chopped
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, diced

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Add the onions to the dressing and stir to coat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain it well and, while it is still warm, add to the bowl of dressed onions. Stir in the fennel and dried cranberries and allow to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Add the arugula and mozzarella and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cook's Note: If serving the next day, a drizzle of olive oil will help to bring this salad back to life.

CHILLED ORZO SALAD



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I found this recipe in the Chicago Tribune. I made this salad for lunch the next day. I wanted to share this with everyone. Hope you like the salad.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups orzo pasta, cooked
3/4 cup ken's lite northern light Italian dressing
1/2 cup spinach, julienned
1/2 cup red onion, diced
3/4 cup tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup black olives, cut in half
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Prepare Orzo as directed on the box.
  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800.4, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 952.4, Carbohydrate 136.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 8.5, Protein 26.9

ORZO SALAD



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Packed with flavor! All this salad needs is some good crusty bread to make it a complete summer meal. Also good without the tuna but then use less lemon juice. Fridge time not included.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped parsley (or a parsley and basil mix)
1 cup chopped green onions or 1 cup red onion
15 -20 ripe cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
1 large bell pepper, chopped (any color)
2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1/2 cup olive (black or green, halved)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna (chunks or flaked)
4 -6 hardboiled egg, quartered
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup thick plain yogurt
2 crushed garlic cloves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo al dente according to packet directions.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water, drain again then transfer to a bowl.
  • Add all the salad ingredients except for the tuna and eggs.
  • In a jar mix all the dressing ingredients and shake well, pour half of the dressing over the salad and mix together.
  • Cover and place in the fridge so the flavors can develop, for at least one hour.
  • Before serving add the rest of the dressing and the tuna, toss and garnish with the eggs.
  • Alternatively serve the rest of the dressing in a small jug on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.2, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 169.5, Sodium 777.5, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 29.9

ORZO SALAD



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For ZWT#6 From the booklet Simply Homemade. There is one ingredient that I cannot seem to put in the ingredient list, because zaar won't recognize and that is: the brand of pickles. It's called Bick's Mini Crunch'ems

Provided by Studentchef

Categories     Rice

Time 28m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups orzo pasta
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup pickle
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring to a boil a pot of salted water. Add the water, and cook it until it is al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse the orzo pasta under cold water until it is at room temperature,.
  • Place the orzo in a large serving bowl, and add all the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 733.3, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 8.7

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

EASY MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD



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This salad is an incorporation of a variety of Mediterranean ingredients with a light lemon sauce to bind it all together. Feel free to substitute ingredients for a more customized salad. Due to many ingredients I've listed having a naturally salty flavor, I've refrained from the addition of salt.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 ½ teaspoons lemon-infused olive oil
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ cup canned chickpeas
¼ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons ricotta salata cheese, crumbled or shaved

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. Drain well.
  • Toss orzo with lemon-infused olive oil. Add olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and ricotta salata. Toss to combine. Refrigerate to chill and allow flavors to build.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ZIPPITY DOOO DAAAA ORZO SALAD!



Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad! image

This is a fabulous salad that is SURE to please all of your guests. It is easy to increase or decrease the size of the recipe to suit your needs. Dont use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for this salad. Use an olive oil suitable for salads. I really hope you enjoy my creation!!!

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Onions

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup olive oil, for salads
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 -3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 lb orzo pasta
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 large orange bell pepper, chopped small
1 large red bell pepper, chopped small
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, seeded, and chopped
3 tablespoons capers
3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and quartered
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • First cook your orzo pasta per package directions, cooking until al dente, and drain.
  • In a medium sized, nonreactive bowl, gradually beat together the lime zest, lemon juice, salad quality olive oil, basil, garlic, and mustard until an emulsion forms.
  • Then season the oil mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix your pasta, feta cheese, peppers, tomatoes, capers, kalmata olives, and chopped red onion together in a bowl.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and mix to combine.
  • Add oregano and green onions, toss, and then add extra salt and pepper to your tastes.
  • Chill salad for 1-2 hours for best results.
  • You can make this in the morning and even serve it in the evening, but dont save it for too long (you wont have leftovers I promise LOL).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 575, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 6, Protein 13.1

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