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garden orzo salad

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Gally13kms avatar
Recipe by
Kathi Hamill
@Gally13kms
Middle of Nowhere, FL

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

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yield 20 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min

Ingredients For garden orzo salad

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

How To Make garden orzo salad

  • 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.
  • 2
    Cook orzo as directed on package.
  • 3
    In a large mixing bowl, add corn kernels, celery, cucumber, and tomatoes.
  • 4
    When orzo is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water; drain well.
  • 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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