Creamy Curry Orzo Salad Recipes

CREAMY ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the orzo pasta following the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, cut the pepper, tomatoes, onion and cucumber into small pieces (it does not really matter what the pieces look like so don't worry about your cutting technique). Throw these into a serving bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir well.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add this into the serving bowl altogether with the cooked and well drained orzo pasta.
• Stir everything around until well combined and the creamy dressing covers all the pasta and veggies. Sprinkle with finely chopped dill.
• Serve as a side or light lunch meal.

CURRIED ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions.
• Combine all dressing ingredients (mayonnaise through the cayenne pepper), and mix well.
• Pour dressing over warm orzo, then add chicken (optional), raisins, almonds, onions, apples, and grapes.
• Mix thoroughly, then refrigerate overnight; serve!
• Garnish with fresh basil right before serving!

CREAMY CURRY ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all of the ingredients in the dressing together until well blended.
• Toss the dressing with the cooked pasta and other salad ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for a t least a couple of hours before serving.

CREAMY ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cream and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with salt and pepper, and serve.

CREAMY ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
• Drain - reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large pan frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, saute until until tender (about 2 minutes).
• Add the tomatoes and cook until tender (5-8 minutes).
• Stir in cream and peas.
• Add orzo and toss to coat.
• Remove from heat; add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
• Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved pasta water to maintain a creamy consistency.
• Season with salt & pepper.