ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED CARROTS, CURRANTS, AND PINE NUTS

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Make and share this Orzo Salad With Roasted Carrots, Currants, and Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup orzo pasta (or any small pasta shape)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 carrots, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons spiced vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water with 1/2 tsp tumeric added for 8-10 minutes or al dente.
  • Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Cut carrots in half lengthwise then slice on the diagonal into 1/2" thick pieces.
  • Place in a roasting pan, drizzle with a little oil,sprinkle with spices and toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast for 30 minutes, remove and allow to cool.
  • Mix orzo,carrots,currants,pinenuts,c8i and vinegar together well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a salad.

Francy Lynch
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Fatoumatta Bojang
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This is one of my favorite salads! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


they_luvkingz
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but this salad changed my mind! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


MDRana Miah
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Farhod sobirov
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before a party and it was still delicious the next day.


Ephrem Zerihun
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I made this salad exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Kristine Stoeklen
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more herbs or spices.


Roshid Ahamed
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


hasan nojmul
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to this salad and it was amazing!


David Chapman
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted carrots.


Jenna Ramsey
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The roasted carrots are especially delicious.


mahabub sarker
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Durga Prasad Adhikari
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Aman Qureshi
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This orzo salad is a great summer dish! The roasted carrots add a nice sweetness, the currants add a tartness, and the pine nuts add a nutty crunch. It's a really well-balanced salad.