ORZO SALAD

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Don't forget to pack this salad on your next picnic! With no mayo and loads of flavor, this is a perfect picnic pick.

Provided by Lindsey McCue

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 c chicken stock
1 1/2 c orzo pasta
1 can(s) garbanzo beans, 15oz.)
1 1/2 c grape, cherry or teardrop tomatoes (halved)
3/4 c finely chopped red onion
1/2 c chopped fresh basil
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley or mint
3/4 c vinaigrette (recipe follows)
salt and pepper to taste
crumbled feta cheese (optional)
toasted pine or walnuts roughly chopped (optional)
VINAIGRETTE DRESSING:
1/2 c rice wine vinegar
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
2 tsp honey
2 tsp salt
1 c extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan bring the chicken stock to a boil. Stir in orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently (about 7 min). Drain the orzo and toss in a large bowl until it cools slightly. (I usually add a tiny bit of olive oil so it doesn't clump together) Set aside to cool completely.
  • 2. Toss the orzo with the beans, tomatoes, red onion, basil, parsley and enough vinaigrette to coat.
  • 3. Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temp. Add some crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts (if using) before serving.

Rm Bhai
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This salad is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Pir haider
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I would give this salad a 5 out of 5 stars.


Zubair Balouch
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This is my go-to salad recipe for summer gatherings.


kwesiima jesuson
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success.


Mattison
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mohammad Shorif
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit!


Narantuya Chogsomjav
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this salad.


HC Dimuwa
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I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Hassnain Sarkar
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Sachindra Sada
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I thought this salad was just okay. I've had better.


Obinwa Joseph
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly.


Kaloo Khan
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The dressing was a little too tangy for my taste, but overall the salad was good.


Bijay Chaudhary
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This salad was easy to make and it tasted delicious.


Purple Cat
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I substituted the feta cheese for goat cheese and it turned out great!


Karen Taylor
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So fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ch Umair
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it.


Deven Escalante
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Numan Ahmadnur
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Loved that this salad is so customizable.


LITON RaY
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This orzo salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe.


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