Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Broccoli Florets; 1 cup Orzo; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard; 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Salt, Plus 1/2 Teaspoon Divided; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley; 16 ounces, weight Chickpeas, Drained.

Servings: persons

3 cups Broccoli Florets
1 cup Orzo
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Salt, Plus 1/2 Teaspoon Divided
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1/2 whole Red Onion, Finely Chopped
1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley
16 ounces, weight Chickpeas, Drained.

1
Place ice cubes and water in a medium-sized bowl.
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and let them boil for 2 minutes. Scoop them out of the water and submerge them in the bowl with the ice and water to stop them cooking. Drain them and set them aside.
3
In the same pot that you used to blanch the broccoli, boil the orzo. There's no need to change the water, just be sure and bring it back to a rolling boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt before adding the orzo. Cook the orzo according to package directions. While the orzo is boiling, chop the cooled broccoli florets into small pieces.
4
In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Whisk until the oil is fully incorporated.
5
Drain the orzo and transfer it to the bowl with the dressing. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, red onion, chopped parsley, and chickpeas and toss well to combine.
6
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

398

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Broccoli Florets, 1 cup Orzo, 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, and more.

Yes, Orzo Pasta 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.

Orzo Pasta Salad

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