ORZO SALAD WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATOES AND HERBS

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Categories     Salad     Herb     Olive     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Picnic     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 1/4 cups)
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sliced pitted oil-cured olives
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Transfer to medium bowl; cool.
  • Whisk vinegar and lemon juice in small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Pour dressing over orzo. Mix in remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Stir before serving.)

Namugeere Sarah
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Justina Amankrah
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's so flavorful and they'll love the colorful tomatoes.


Spenter X
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to the salad and it was amazing. I highly recommend it!


Chirchir Tanui
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Maroof AHMED
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so unique and flavorful, and I love the combination of textures.


Janak Poudel
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's so flavorful and they'll love the colorful tomatoes.


Tijani Farah aderiike
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Maurice Lubanga
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This salad is a perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Lilian Nantongo
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I followed the recipe and the salad turned out great. I highly recommend it!


Rana Taimoor Khan Advocate
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Quinnderrick Haynes
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Guwani Senanayake
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with fresh vegetables.


JenWill Series
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Md jaidul Jaidul
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Sierra Corindia
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Salaheddin Mrabet
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the herbs add a nice freshness.


Gaming With Killer
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that it's light and refreshing, yet still filling.


sanjana rahman
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I've made this salad twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The heirloom tomatoes add a beautiful pop of color and flavor.


Rusty Knight
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This orzo salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.