GARDEN ORZO SALAD

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This is a really summery, citrusy pasta salad, that I found recently, and I fell instantly in love with it!

Provided by Kathi Hamill

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR THE DRESSING
2 lemons, zested and juiced
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1/2 c rice wine vinegar
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
2 c fresh parsley leaves
2 c fresh basil leaves
2 c extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
FOR THE SALAD
4 c orzo pasta, uncooked
salt, for water
5 ears corn, kernels removed
5 stalks celery, diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
2 pt cherry or grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • 1. For the Dressing: In a food processor or blender, add lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, vinegars, parsley, basil, and oil. process until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook orzo as directed on package.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, add corn kernels, celery, cucumber, and tomatoes.
  • 4. When orzo is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water; drain well.
  • 5. Add cooled orzo to veggies in bowl. Add dressing to salad and toss well. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.

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