Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds orzo pasta; 3 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 1/2 medium lemons); 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds orzo pasta
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 1/2 medium lemons)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
Fill a stockpot 3/4 full with salted water.
2
When water comes to a rolling boil, add orzo.
3
Cook until al dente, or according to package directions.
4
Drain orzo and cool on a baking sheet.
5
Make the vinaigrette.
6
When orzo is at room temperature, toss with tomatoes and cilantro.
7
Dress with vinaigrette.
8
In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, zests, salt and pepper.
9
Slowly whisk in olive oil until mixture has emulsified.
10
Vinaigrette can be made up to 3 hours ahead, covered and chilled.
11
Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.

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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: 1/2 pounds orzo pasta, 3 Roma tomatoes, diced, 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette 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 Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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