Orzo Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Herbs Recipe

Name: Orzo Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 1/4 cups); 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 cup sliced pitted oil-cured olives; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Servings: persons

1
Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse under cold water; drain well.
4
Transfer to medium bowl; cool.
5
Whisk vinegar and lemon juice in small bowl; gradually whisk in oil.
6
Pour dressing over orzo.
7
Mix in remaining ingredients.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
(Can be made 2 hours ahead.
10
Let stand at room temperature.
11
Stir before serving.)

582

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 1/4 cups), 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Orzo Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Herbs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orzo Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Herbs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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