Basic Orzo Pasta Salad Recipes

EASY ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo until tender. Cool.
• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.
• Combine orzo with remaining salad ingredients.
• Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving

ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the orzo according to the package directions, taking care to salt the water generously. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, combine the orzo with the rest of the ingredients and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Use your clean hands or two large spoons to mix it carefully. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.
• While orzo cooks, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, oil, salt, garlic, and honey. Whisk until well combined.
• Toss the corn, chopped red pepper, & chopped zucchini with olive oil and salt and pepper on a tray.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping every 7-8 minutes in the preheated oven. (Cook until crisp tender)
• Remove and allow to cool.
• Toss completely cooled vegetables, completely cooled pasta, cubed mozzarella, and ribboned basil with the dressing and chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
• Add salt and pepper to taste!
• Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
• Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
• Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

BASIC ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well to coat. Cover bowl and chill for one hour.