Best Confetti Orzo Salad Recipes

ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH GRILLED CONFETTI VEGETABLES AND FETA

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring about 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook according to package directions, about 6-8 minutes, until al dente (firm to the bite). Drain and rinse under cold water. Let orzo sit in colander to drain well. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with about 2 tsp (5 ml) olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, lemon peel, salt and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
• Preheat a barbeque or grill to medium-high heat. Brush zucchini strips and yellow pepper with a little olive oil. Place these, along with corn, on barbeque and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until grill marks appear and vegetables are tender. Remove and set aside on a baking tray to cool. Once cool, cut the kernels off of the corn husks (there should be about 2 cups) and chop the zucchini and yellow peppers into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
• To the orzo pasta, add the zucchini, yellow pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, feta and pine nuts. Drizzle over lemon vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Garnish with torn basil leaves.
• In a hurry? Chop zucchini and yellow pepper into ½-inch dice. Place in large bowl along with cherry tomatoes and 1 cup corn (canned). Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside and let cool to room temperature and then toss with orzo salad as above.

CONFETTI ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain.
• 2. Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and garlic until blended.
• 3. Toss all of the ingredients together. Serve hot or cold.

COASTAL LIVING CONFETTI ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Combine orzo, carrot, and next 5 ingredients; set aside.
• Combine lemon rind, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Gradually whisk in oil.
• Pour vinaigrette over orzo salad, tossing gently. Cover and keep chilled.

CONFETTI ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• cook orzo until al-dente. drain and pour into large bowl and drizzle with about 1/4cup olive oil to prevent sticking. set aside to cool. coarsely chop arugula and spinach and parsley, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes; combine in a medium-sized bowl. add chopped shallots and about 1/4 cup of the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. add these ingredients to the warm pasta, stir to combine. taste for seasonings, and add freshly ground black pepper to taste. once pasta is cool enough, addd the mini mozzarella balls (pasta should still be warm, but not too warm to melt the cheese) and stir to combine. serve as a main course or a nice side dish.

CONFETTI ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain.
• Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and garlic until blended.
• Toss all of the ingredients together. Serve hot or cold.