Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad! Recipe

Name: Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil, for salads; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 -3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; salt, to taste; pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 1 lb orzo pasta; 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1 large orange bell pepper, chopped small; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped small; 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, seeded, and chopped; 3 tablespoons capers; 3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and quartered; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped; 2 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil, for salads
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 -3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 lb orzo pasta
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 large orange bell pepper, chopped small
1 large red bell pepper, chopped small
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, seeded, and chopped
3 tablespoons capers
3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and quartered
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped

1
First cook your orzo pasta per package directions, cooking until al dente, and drain.
2
In a medium sized, nonreactive bowl, gradually beat together the lime zest, lemon juice, salad quality olive oil, basil, garlic, and mustard until an emulsion forms.
3
Then season the oil mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Mix your pasta, feta cheese, peppers, tomatoes, capers, kalmata olives, and chopped red onion together in a bowl.
5
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and mix to combine.
6
Add oregano and green onions, toss, and then add extra salt and pepper to your tastes.
7
Chill salad for 1-2 hours for best results.
8
You can make this in the morning and even serve it in the evening, but dont save it for too long (you wont have leftovers I promise LOL).

1169

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, for salads, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Zippity Dooo Daaaa 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.

Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad!

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