Orzo Salad With Cranberries & Pecans Recipe

Name: Orzo Salad With Cranberries & Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo pasta (1/2 box); 3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries; 2 medium carrots, fine dice; 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon raw honey; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional); sea salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup scallion, thinly sliced (about 2-3 scallions); 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped; Garnish; finely chopped fresh basil leaves or 3 -5 cucumbers, slices

Servings: persons

8 ounces orzo pasta (1/2 box)
3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
2 medium carrots, fine dice
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon raw honey
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup scallion, thinly sliced (about 2-3 scallions)
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
Garnish
finely chopped fresh basil leaves or 3 -5 cucumbers, slices

1
In a small pan, bring water to boil.
2
Stir in orzo and cook until just tender, then drain.
3
Combine the warm orzo, cranberries, carrots and cucumber in a medium bowl.
4
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard and honey (and optional thyme if using).
5
Pour over orzo mixture and stir to coat.
6
Add salt and pepper to taste.
7
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
8
Stir in scallions and pecans just before serving.
9
Garnish with basil or extra cucumber slices.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces orzo pasta (1/2 box), 3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries, 2 medium carrots, fine dice, 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Orzo Salad With Cranberries & Pecans 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 Cranberries & Pecans

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