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Tuscan Orzo Salad Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Keni / All my dishes 11 months, 1 week ago A simple cold pasta salad with zesty Tuscan flavors. Cook time is chill time. Prep:10m Cook:240m Servings:8	Keni
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Ingredients

1lb orzo pasta, cooked to package directions, drained, and rinsed in cold water

1 small green pepper, diced

1 small red pepper, diced

1 small orange or yellow pepper, diced

3-4 green onions, chopped

1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped

1/4 cup capers

1/2 cup Italian or Tuscan dressing(oil/vinegar based)--mine follows

1/2 cup Asiago cheese, shredded or grated

dash of crushed red pepper flakes(this can be omitted if you use the following dressing recipe)

1/2 cup fresh parsley

***Tuscan Dressing***

1 cup dressing quality olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

juice from 1/2 lemon

1T total of mixed dried herbs(ie parsley, oregano, basil, and please include some rosemary)

1t dried red pepper flakes

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1t toasted sesame seeds, finely ground

1/2t celery seed, ground

dash of onion powder

salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions

Blend all dressing ingredients, if using, in food processor, and set aside.

Combine all remaining ingredients, but dressing and parsley, and toss to combine.

Add dressing and parsley and, toss again.

Refrigerate a few hours. Serve cold

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minitindel 11 months, 1 week ago said:
Yummmmmmm keni its wonderful

five

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bluewaterandsand 11 months, 1 week ago said:
I gave you a 5 but it doesn't show up. This delicious recipe deserves more than a 5!

lori4flavor 11 months ago said:
Looks and sounds really delicious! I especially like the sound of the spices in your dressing, and that Asiago cheese! Bookmarked + ^5

jimrug1 9 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I made this today and it was VERY good. Just the right amount of crunch with the pasta. The Asiago cheese really lifts it up and is balanced out by the saltiness of the capers. And the olives?? I am a sucker for any pasta salad with Kalamata olives.

I would highly reccommend you make Keni's dressing with this. A bottled dressing just would not make it. I love the ground sesame seeds in your dressing. It really kicks it up and adds body!!

This salad would be perfect with grilled fish. Add a little grilled salmon or tuna and you would have a great lunch.... Thanks for the recipe Keni, it's a real winner!... Will try to post a photo tomorrow... Jim

juels 9 months, 2 weeks ago said:
This looks and sounds fantastic! I agree with Jim, Kalamata olives here sound perfect!

jimrug1 9 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I added a couple of photos.. Hope you don't mind... Very nice salad... ;-)~

sparow64 9 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Don't know how I missed this one!! LOVE it. On my list to try.

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