REFRESHING SUMMER ORZO SALAD
This is a wonderfully light salad for those hot summer nights. If you like, it goes well with the addition of either tuna or grilled chicken, and you can vary the amount of feta depending on your taste.
Provided by prell2k4
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, then pour the orzo into a bowl, and toss with the butter to keep it from sticking; set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, and pine nuts. Cook and stir until the pine nuts have toasted to a light golden brown.
- Stir the pine nut mixture into the orzo along with the olives, capers, feta cheese, spinach, and lemon juice. Serve either warm or cold, but it's better the next day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1004.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
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Atukunda Shinah
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before and it's even better the next day.
ABESSA SISTERS.
[email protected]I love the pop of color from the fresh vegetables in this salad. It's so visually appealing.
Nick Kontich
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is the perfect way to use them up.
Raja Atta
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of orzo, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and addictive.
Themidiclorian
[email protected]This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is amazing.
Mark Arnold
[email protected]This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese, vegetables, and herbs, and it's always delicious.
Wani rayan
[email protected]I love the bright and fresh flavors in this salad. It's a perfect way to use up all the fresh summer produce.
Arishd Ali
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer salad. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Aoife Cassidy
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Nomi Meo
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the addition of fresh herbs.
Teagan Dolman
[email protected]I've made this salad several times this summer and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences.
Bonnie Smith
[email protected]This orzo salad was a hit at our summer potluck! The combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and feta cheese was delicious and refreshing. I especially loved the tangy dressing.