Hey everyone, it’s Brad, welcome to my recipe site. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, orzo pasta salad. One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Orzo Pasta Salad is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. Orzo Pasta Salad is something which I’ve loved my entire life. They are nice and they look fantastic.
Orzo pasta is tossed with artichoke hearts, cucumber, feta, tomato, olives and a zesty dressing. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Everyone loves this easy orzo pasta salad recipe with a simple lemon vinaigrette, cucumber This light and fresh orzo salad is inspired by this Lemon and Herb Couscous we shared a little while ago.
To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook orzo pasta salad using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Orzo Pasta Salad:
- Get 1 C orzo
- Take 3 garlic cloves; smashed
- Take 1 oz basil
- Make ready 1 lemon; zested & juiced
- Get 1/2 t crushed pepper flakes
- Make ready 1/2 red onion; medium dice
- Take 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
- Get 8 slices bacon
- Prepare 6 large leaves spinach; chiffonade
- Get 4 oz mozzarella cheese; small dice
- Get 3 Campari tomatoes; seeded & small dice
- Prepare kosher salt & black pepper; as needed
You could probably make this orzo salad into a with quinoa salad by using it instead of the orzo, though I haven't tried it that way yet. And like any other pasta, orzo is a great base for a salad. This easy vegetarian Orzo Pasta Salad is packed with goodness! Tender pasta is tossed with chickpeas, edamame, peppers, onion, and feta and topped with an easy homemade dressing.
Instructions to make Orzo Pasta Salad:
- Combine basil, garlic, red onion, pepper flakes, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and a large pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until combined.
- Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain. Spread out on a plate and cool in refrigerator.
- Combine orzo, spinach, cheese, and tomatoes in a small mixing bowl. Add dressing. Fold to combine. Cover and let sit in fridge overnight to marinate.
- Lay bacon on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400° for approximately 12 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Drain fat and reserve for another use. Pat bacon dry with paper towels. Roughly chop to a small dice.
- Fold 3/4 of bacon into salad amd reserve remaining bacon for garnish.
- Variations; Feta, oregano, zucchini, mint, parsely, roasted or raw bell peppers, roasted garlic/tomatoes, cucumber, white vinegar, champagne vinegar, white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, port, peppadew, arugula, pepperoncini, provolone, pepperoni, toasted pine nuts, parmesean, romano, gruyere, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, olives, giardenera, anchovies, habanero, gouda, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, goat cheese, pancetta, prosciutto, caramelized onions or shallots,
Classic Italian orzo pasta salad, complete with a homemade dressing and mini pepperonis. This traditional American pasta salad is great with an orzo pasta. This orzo pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer picnics and barbecues! A great make ahead lemon pasta side dish that everyone will enjoy. Skip the store-bought pasta salads in favor of this family favorite recipe for Greek Orzo Salad tossed in a homemade red wine vinaigrette.
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