Garden Orzo Salad with Herb Dressing Recipe

Name: Garden Orzo Salad with Herb Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons, zested and juiced; 2 oranges, zested and juiced; 1 cup cider vinegar; 2 cups fresh parsley leaves; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups orzo; Salt, for water; 5 ears corn, kernels removed; 5 stalks celery, diced; 1 cucumber, seeded and diced; 2 pints cherry tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 lemons, zested and juiced
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 cup cider vinegar
2 cups fresh parsley leaves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups orzo
Salt, for water
5 ears corn, kernels removed
5 stalks celery, diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
2 pints cherry tomatoes

1
In a food processor add lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, cider vinegar, parsley, basil.
2
Turn on the processor and slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is blended together.
3
Process until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4
Set aside.
5
Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
To a large mixing bowl add the raw corn kernels, diced celery, seeded and diced cucumber and whole cherry tomatoes.
7
Once orzo is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water; drain well.
8
Add cooled orzo to bowl and toss.
9
Add dressing to salad and toss again.
10
Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
11
Serve.

1309

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, zested and juiced, 2 oranges, zested and juiced, 1 cup cider vinegar, 2 cups fresh parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Garden Orzo Salad with Herb Dressing 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.

Garden Orzo Salad with Herb Dressing

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