Aux Delices Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Aux Delices Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup unsalted pistachios; Sea salt; 8 ounces orzo (a scant 1 1/3 cups); 4 ounces dried apricots (about 20), sliced, or 1 cup fresh apricots, (about 4), pitted and diced; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 cup scallions (green and white parts), thinly sliced; 4 to 5 tablespoons Ginger Oil; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Juice of 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2
Place the nuts on a baking tray and toast in the oven until light golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heal.
4
Add the orzo and cook according to package directions.
5
Drain immediately and rinse with cold water.
6
In a medium bowl, mix the orzo with the apricots, cilantro, coriander, scallions, and pistachios.
7
Toss with 4 tablespoons of the ginger oil to moisten the pasta.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Drizzle the fresh lemon juice on the salad and toss again.
10
Adjust the seasoning, adding another tablespoon of ginger oil if necessary.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup unsalted pistachios, Sea salt, 8 ounces orzo (a scant 1 1/3 cups), 4 ounces dried apricots (about 20), sliced, or 1 cup fresh apricots, (about 4), pitted and diced, and more.

Yes, Aux Delices Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aux Delices Orzo Salad

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