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

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

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

kcal

Calories

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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.

Orzo Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Herbs

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions