colorful orzo pasta
This is my own version of a family favorite Orzo salad recipe. It is very simple to make and takes very little time, making this the ideal dish to bring to a pot luck when you're stretched for time. I've made it twice for gatherings so far, and it was a hit both times. You can use any veggies you wish and adjust seasonings, dressing amounts to taste.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
7 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked orzo, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup each: diced red onions, peppers (yellow, red, green, orange); tomatoes, black olives. reserve a few whole olives, and diced peppers for garnish.
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil mixed with 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon basil paste 1/2 tsp cilantro paste
- - salt and pepper
How To Make colorful orzo pasta
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Step 1In a large bowl, mix together the Orzo and feta cheese. Toss with some extra virgin olive oil for mixing.
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Step 2Add the diced onions, peppers, tomatoes and olives, mixing well. Add the olive oil lemon juice mixture and toss pasta salad until everything is well blended.
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Step 3Smooth the salad with a large spoon, then decorate edge of bowl with olives and peppers as shown, putting chopped scallions in the center. Chill until ready to serve.
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Pasta Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#FRESH
Keyword:
#quick
Keyword:
#healthy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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