Sicilian Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Sicilian Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces orzo; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup roughly chopped leaves; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup roughly chopped pitted black olives, such as kalamata; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley or mint (or a combination); 1 3 .75-ounce can oil-packed sardines or one 5-ounce can oil-packed tuna (preferably Italian), drained and flaked; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup grated ricotta salata cheese (2 ounces)

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces orzo
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup roughly chopped leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roughly chopped pitted black olives, such as kalamata
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley or mint (or a combination)
1 3 .75-ounce can oil-packed sardines or one 5-ounce can oil-packed tuna (preferably Italian), drained and flaked
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup grated ricotta salata cheese (2 ounces)

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the orzo and cook as the label directs, adding the celery slices during the last 2 minutes.
3
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
4
Set aside.
5
Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the garlic and cook until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the olives and red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
9
Stir in the orzo and celery slices along with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water.
10
Cook, stirring, until the water is mostly absorbed and the pasta is coated, adding more pasta cooking water if needed, about 2 minutes.
11
Stir in the celery leaves, herbs and sardines; season with salt and pepper.
12
Drizzle each serving with olive oil and top with the toasted pine nuts and cheese.
13
Photograph by Charles Masters

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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: Kosher salt, 12 ounces orzo, 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup roughly chopped leaves, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Orzo 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.

Sicilian Orzo Salad

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