Orzo Pasta Salad
Orzo Pasta Salad

Hello everybody, it is Brad, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, orzo pasta salad. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Orzo Pasta Salad is one of the most popular of recent trending meals in the world. It’s easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions every day. Orzo Pasta Salad is something which I’ve loved my entire life. They are nice and they look wonderful.

Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature. Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and lemon pepper. And like any other pasta, orzo is a great base for a salad.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have orzo pasta salad using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Orzo Pasta Salad:
  1. Make ready 1 C orzo
  2. Make ready 3 garlic cloves; smashed
  3. Take 1 oz basil
  4. Prepare 1 lemon; zested & juiced
  5. Take 1/2 t crushed pepper flakes
  6. Make ready 1/2 red onion; medium dice
  7. Make ready 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
  8. Prepare 8 slices bacon
  9. Take 6 large leaves spinach; chiffonade
  10. Take 4 oz mozzarella cheese; small dice
  11. Take 3 Campari tomatoes; seeded & small dice
  12. Make ready kosher salt & black pepper; as needed

This Orzo Pasta Salad is filled with fresh veggies and has a fresh lemon taste. Orzo pasta is fast and friendly to make that is an added bonus to this salad. If you love orzo try this Italian Orzo and Sausage Skillet, Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo with Asparagus or Southwest Orzo Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing. Place the orzo, chickpeas, red and yellow tomatoes, olives, feta, parsley and onions in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over the top.

Instructions to make Orzo Pasta Salad:
  1. Combine basil, garlic, red onion, pepper flakes, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and a large pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until combined.
  2. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain. Spread out on a plate and cool in refrigerator.
  3. Combine orzo, spinach, cheese, and tomatoes in a small mixing bowl. Add dressing. Fold to combine. Cover and let sit in fridge overnight to marinate.
  4. Lay bacon on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400° for approximately 12 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Drain fat and reserve for another use. Pat bacon dry with paper towels. Roughly chop to a small dice.
  5. Fold 3/4 of bacon into salad amd reserve remaining bacon for garnish.
  6. Variations; Feta, oregano, zucchini, mint, parsely, roasted or raw bell peppers, roasted garlic/tomatoes, cucumber, white vinegar, champagne vinegar, white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, port, peppadew, arugula, pepperoncini, provolone, pepperoni, toasted pine nuts, parmesean, romano, gruyere, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, olives, giardenera, anchovies, habanero, gouda, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, goat cheese, pancetta, prosciutto, caramelized onions or shallots,

If you love orzo try this Italian Orzo and Sausage Skillet, Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo with Asparagus or Southwest Orzo Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing. Place the orzo, chickpeas, red and yellow tomatoes, olives, feta, parsley and onions in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over the top. Stir to combine and taste; add salt and pepper if. Orzo pasta is tossed with spinach, red onion, feta cheese, pine nuts, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, creating a delicious, colorful cold salad. Summer Orzo Pasta Salad is a great addition to any summer get together!

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