Best Orzo Grape And Pistachio Salad Recipes
ORZO, GRAPE AND PISTACHIO SALAD
This was one of my favorite side dishes served at our wedding. I plan to make it a lot. Pistachios and grapes are such a surprise in pasta salad but we love it!
Provided by Gay Gilmore
Categories Berries
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toast pistachios: Take 1 cup of pistachios and put in a saucepan with the walnut oil.
- Warm the oil and nuts together, be careful not to boil.
- Saute garlic in a little olive oil.
- Prepare orzo from package instructions.
- When orzo has been drained, mix in enough of the pistachio/walnut oil mixture to coat the pasta.
- Add lemon juice to taste.
- Mix in sauteed garlic.
- Add grapes, and half the basil.
- Chill for several hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, add rest of basil, salt and pepper to taste, and the rest of the pistachios.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.6, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 6.7, Carbohydrate 78.8, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 13.3, Protein 18.9
ORZO SALAD WITH LENTILS AND ZUCCHINI
The key to vibrant yet substantial summer salads is to mix raw and cooked ingredients and incorporate as many textures as possible. This one achieves that abundance in a streamlined manner by cooking lentils and orzo together in one pot. Start with the lentils, then add the orzo partway through cooking so both become tender at once. (You can do the same with any boiling ingredients.) The chewy orzo and velvety lentils then meet crisp, raw zucchini, crunchy nuts, and the pep of pickled peppers, scallions, lemon and a whole lot of fresh herbs - none of which requires more than a little chopping from you. Eat this protein-rich salad on its own, or add soft-boiled eggs, tinned fish, feta or pecorino, as you wish.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lentils and cook for 9 minutes, then add the orzo and cook until the lentils and orzo are cooked through but not mushy, another 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the oil, lemon juice and pepperoncini. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. If using small or medium zucchini, halve them lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons. (If using large zucchini, quarter them lengthwise first, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick triangles.) Add to the dressing and stir to combine.
- Drain the lentils and orzo very well, then add to the zucchini, along with the pistachios and scallions. Stir to combine, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the herbs just before serving. Eat warm or at room temperature. (Salad keeps, refrigerated, for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature and adjust seasonings before eating.)
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