garden orzo salad

Middle of Nowhere, FL
Updated on Jun 25, 2011

This is a really summery, citrusy pasta salad, that I found recently, and I fell instantly in love with it!

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE DRESSING
  • 2 - lemons, zested and juiced
  • 2 - oranges, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • FOR THE SALAD
  • 4 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
  • - salt, for water
  • 5 - ears corn, kernels removed
  • 5 - stalks celery, diced
  • 1 - cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes

How To Make garden orzo salad

  • Step 1
    For the Dressing: In a food processor or blender, add lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, vinegars, parsley, basil, and oil. process until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Cook orzo as directed on package.
  • Step 3
    In a large mixing bowl, add corn kernels, celery, cucumber, and tomatoes.
  • Step 4
    When orzo is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water; drain well.
  • Step 5
    Add cooled orzo to veggies in bowl. Add dressing to salad and toss well. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.

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