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Orzo Pasta Salad is one of the most favored of current trending foods on earth. It is appreciated by millions every day. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Orzo Pasta Salad is something that I’ve loved my entire life.
This light and refreshing cold pasta salad is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and pairs well with grilled proteins, such as fish, pork, chicken or steak. If you make this in advance, reserve a bit of the dressing to add right before serving, as the pasta has a tendency to soak up the dressing as it sits over time. Transfer the orzo to a large wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly.
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 cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Orzo Pasta Salad:
- Get 1 C orzo
- Take 3 garlic cloves; smashed
- Take 1 oz basil
- Take 1 lemon; zested & juiced
- Get 1/2 t crushed pepper flakes
- Make ready 1/2 red onion; medium dice
- Make ready 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
- Get 8 slices bacon
- Take 6 large leaves spinach; chiffonade
- Take 4 oz mozzarella cheese; small dice
- Prepare 3 Campari tomatoes; seeded & small dice
- Take kosher salt & black pepper; as needed
This Orzo Pasta Salad recipe is a fabulous side to practically every meal as well as an in-demand potluck, picnic and party side. It's also hearty enough to stand alone as a refreshing lunch or light dinner. This orzo pasta salad is loaded with al dente orzo pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook orzo according to package directions until al dente.
Steps to make Orzo Pasta Salad:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fold 3/4 of bacon into salad amd reserve remaining bacon for garnish.
- 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,
Make dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and mustard. How To Make Orzo Pasta Salad. Cook the orzo according to the packet instructions. Drain then rinse under the cold tap. Stir in a drizzle of extra virgin olive, then leave to cool.
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