Taste Of Summer Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Taste Of Summer Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 packet orzo pasta; 1/3 cup minced red onion; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (not grape or cherry ones, heirloom if possible); 1/2 cup minced celery; 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil; 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives; 1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 4-6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1 packet orzo pasta
1/3 cup minced red onion
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (not grape or cherry ones, heirloom if possible)
1/2 cup minced celery
1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4-6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

1
Cook the orzo in salted water according to package instructions.
2
While the orzo is cooking, cut up the onion, tomatoes, celery, basil, and olives.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, sugar, pinch of salt, and balsamic vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until an emulsion forms.
4
Drain the orzo and place in a large bowl. Add the onion, tomatoes, celery, basil, olives, and capers. Toss. Pour the vinaigrette over the orzo mixture and toss to coat. Chill well.
5
Just before serving, mix in the crumbled goat cheese.

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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 packet orzo pasta, 1/3 cup minced red onion, 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (not grape or cherry ones, heirloom if possible), 1/2 cup minced celery, and more.

Yes, Taste Of Summer 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.

Taste Of Summer Orzo Salad

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