Fresh Tomatoes Stuffed With a Summer Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomatoes Stuffed With a Summer Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tomatoes, softball size (medium to large); 1 ¼ cups orzo pasta, cooked (I like to cook it in vegetable broth, but not necessary); ½ cup sliced olive; 2 cups arugula; 4 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine; 2 scallions, chopped fine; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 tomatoes, softball size (medium to large)
1 ¼ cups orzo pasta, cooked (I like to cook it in vegetable broth, but not necessary)
½ cup sliced olive
2 cups arugula
4 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine
2 scallions, chopped fine
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Tomato -- Remove the top of the tomato like you would clean a pumpkin.
2
Remove the stem area and then scoop out most of the insides.
3
Now, I also like to take a tiny slice (the size of a quarter) off the bottom just so the tomato will set up without rolling over.
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Nuts -- In a dry saute pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat.
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They only take a few minutes.
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Orzo -- Cook the orzo according to package directions.
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I like to use a chicken or vegetable broth for more flavor but it is not necessary.
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Once the orzo is done -- set to the side in a medium size bowl to cool.
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To that same bowl, add the olives, pine nuts lightly chopped, scallions, basil and arugula and toss well.
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Dressing -- I use a baggie for easy clean up, but a small bowl or measuring cup works just fine.
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Mix everything together and pour over the salad.
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You may not need all the dressing, so start with 1/2, you can always add more if you like.
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I go a bit light on dressing.
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Stuff -- Just stuff with the orzo mix.
15
This is so light and easy.
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Great summer food.
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Perfect with fresh grilled fish or even just as a light lunch.
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Enjoy!

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tomatoes, softball size (medium to large), 1 ¼ cups orzo pasta, cooked (I like to cook it in vegetable broth, but not necessary), ½ cup sliced olive, 2 cups arugula, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomatoes Stuffed With a Summer 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.

Fresh Tomatoes Stuffed With a Summer Orzo Salad

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