POTLUCK ORZO PASTA SALAD
I made this for a work potluck- and was asked repeatedly for the recipe, so I put it up here. I didn't take home very much of it! The sesame oil and pine nuts are a bit expensive, but I think they are what makes the recipe. It's very easy and fairly quick to prepare.
Provided by emmapeel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 59m
Yield 10 cups, 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook orzo in 6-8 qt pot of boiling water according to pkg directions (7-9 minutes) Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
- Toss in large bowl with 1 1/2 T olive oil.
- Add chopped vegetables, beans, and olives In separate small bowl, combine olive juice, sesame oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, dill weed, mustard and curry.
- Gradually whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil.
- Add salt and ground pepper to taste.
- Add dressing to orzo mixture and blend well.
- At this point taste the salad, and add more of whatever you prefer (I added more dijon).
- Toast pine nuts on a cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle on top of salad just before serving.
- Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Makes approximately 10 cups.
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[email protected]This salad is so refreshing.
kukhura fam
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad.
Rajab Singh
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.
Maqsood Rehman
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
M Paz
[email protected]I highly recommend this salad. It's delicious and easy to make.
Keziah Amoah
[email protected]This is the best orzo pasta salad I've ever had!
Ali Meer
[email protected]This salad is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Football player Life
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
M.A Morshad 53
[email protected]This salad is so good! The dressing is flavorful and the vegetables are fresh and crispy.
Manu Kim Taehyung
[email protected]I'm always looking for new potluck dishes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.
Shawais Qureshi
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the orzo and the dressing and they don't even notice the vegetables.
Dewiz Wisdom
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
TeAundra Johnson
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing and it travels well.
Jameel
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some kind of leftover veggies in my fridge and this salad is a great way to use them up.
C Thomas
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Graeme Soldi
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Chit Sann
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Alex Kawuki
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! I am a huge fan of orzo pasta salads and this one did not disappoint. The combination of flavors was perfect and the salad was very refreshing.