Recipe

Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe

	Chefmeow / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago This is a very nice salad loaded with incredible flavors. I absolutely love this salad an hope you do too. Prep:10m Cook:10m Servings:4	Chefmeow
	salad grain pasta orzo mediterranean herby mustardy vinegary

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Ingredients

1 cup orzo uncooked

3 tablespoons red onion finely chopped

1 cup fresh tomatoes seeded and chopped

1/4 cup chopped celery

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons olives pitted and finely chopped

2 tablespoons capers

1 teaspoon grainy spicy mustard

1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons garlic oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3-1/2 ounces chevre cheese crumbled

Directions

Bring a large quantity of water to a boil and cook orzo just until tender.

Drain well and allow to cool then mix with onion, tomatoes, celery, basil, olives and capers.

Whisk together mustard, sugar and vinegar then gradually beat in oil until emulsion forms.

Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper then chill salad.

When it is cold mix in the crumbled cheese and serve.

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Comments

invisiblechef 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Great post! everything sounds so good, this will be perfect in the summer, if we ever get one.

lunasea 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I love everything about this recipe, Cat. A real winner...thanks so much!

nlo209 1 year, 7 months ago said:
This sounds great. Thanks, I'm saving it!

rosemaryblue 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I make one that is similar, but I think I will love the chevre cheese addition! Delicious. :)

juliecake 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Sounds fantastic! Thanks for another good one!

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Sounds great but I am not sure what orzo is.

momo_55grandma 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Good summer Salad. thanks cat.

jimrug1 1 year, 7 months ago said:
This is a winner on all levels...;-) We make this quite often in the summer. As a variation try browning half the orzo in some Olive Oil before cooking. It adds a nice a nice color variation and a slight nutty flavor.... Great post.... ;-)~

sheba 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Great recipe, will be trying this one soon.

sunkst21 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I just had orzo for the first time (oddly enough in a weight watchers meal) and I am in love! I cant wait to try this recipe! I just might do so tonight!! Thanks :)

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