ORZO VEGETABLE SALAD
Heading to a potluck and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a light side dish. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese and capers. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients., Drain orzo and rinse in cold water. Add to vegetable mixture., Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GRILLED VEGETABLE ORZO SALAD
Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic, it can easily be doubled for a crowd, or you can add grilled chicken to make it a filling entree. -Danielle Miller, Westfield, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Place vegetables in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Add to vegetables and toss to coat., Remove vegetables, reserving dressing. Grill mushroom, pepper and onion, covered, over medium heat 5-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Grill asparagus and zucchini, covered, 3-4 minutes or until desired doneness, turning occasionally., When cool enough to handle, cut vegetables into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and reserved dressing; toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold. Just before serving, stir in cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HERB VEGETABLE ORZO SALAD
The chilled salad our Test Kitchen tossed together is an ideal warm-weather refresher. Golden corn, grape tomatoes and fresh basil bring the very best of summer to the table. Subtly salty olives add an interesting contrast to the other sun-sweetened veggies
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large serving bowl; add the corn, red pepper, tomatoes, olives, onion, basil and parsley. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPRING VEGETABLE ORZO PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Spring Vegetable Orzo Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by yogamatters
Categories Vegan
Time 40m
Yield 8 jars, 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan full of water to a boil. Turn off the burner, add in asparagus pieces and blanch for 2-3 minutes. While the asparagus is in the water, heat one tablespoon olive oil in a small sauté pan. Add in shallots and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, just until tender. Drain the asparagus and rinse with cool water.
- In a large bowl add cooked orzo pasta, asparagus pieces and sautéed shallots and garlic. Drain artichoke hearts and quarter them, adding them to the bowl. Add in sun-dried tomatoes with oil and lemon zest. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl or container, whisk together lemon juice, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. While continuously whisking, slowly pour olive oil into the vinegar. Once emulsified, stir the dressing into the salad. Move to the refrigerator for at least 5 hours for flavors to combine. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 259.7, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 6.6
SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD WITH ORZO
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories pastas, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 25m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blanch the zucchini in salted boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
- Put the zucchini in a large bowl and toss with the tomatoes, bell peppers, arugula and lemon zest. Refrigerate until cold.
- Just before serving, cook the orzo until al dente. Meanwhile, toss the salad with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Drain the orzo, toss with the salad, divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 386, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1098 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
ORZO AND GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD
Categories Pasta Vegetable Side Vegetarian Grill/Barbecue
Yield Serves 6 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to instructions, drain and let cool. Toss chopped vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in grill pan or on baking pan in 375 degree oven and cook until tender, stirring once or twice (about 15-20 minutes). While vegetables are cooking, make vinaigrette by whisking lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. When vegetables are done, let cool 5 minutes then toss with orzo and 3/4 of the vinaigrette. Mix well and let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. Before serving, mix in basil, scallions, feta and the remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
ORZO AND VEGETABLE SALAD
This Orzo and Vegetable Salad serves the same purpose as rice salad on a menu, and it's welcome wherever folks appreciate chilled deliciousness.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl.
- Whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Add to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
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