Best Orzo Salad With Fresh Apricots Pistachios And Ginger Oil Recipes

Orzo Salad image

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup pine nuts
1 pound orzo
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 (12 ounce) jar marinated roasted bell peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 pounds mozzarella, preferably fresh, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups chopped baby arugula leaves (2 1/2 ounces)
2 cups chopped radicchio (2 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Roast pine nuts in a rimmed sheet pan until golden, about 8 minutes.
Cook orzo in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, then drain well in a colander.
Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
Add hot orzo to dressing and toss. Let orzo come to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Add pine nuts, peppers, mozzarella, arugula, and radicchio and toss well.
Season salad with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, if desired.

Gina's Orzo Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound orzo
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh mint leaves
5 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender yet still firm, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain into a colander and let cool.
Whisk together the Dijon, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, almonds, red onion, green onions, basil, mint, and feta. Toss together and taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper, if needed. Serve.