ORZO AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups orzo
3/4 cup olive oil
9 oz package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, halved if large
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 ounces prosciutto, minced
2 tablespoons Parmesan, grated fresh
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or to taste
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
4 scallions, minced
basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the orzo for 7 to 8 minutes or until it is just al dente, drain it in a sieve, and refresh it under cold water. Drain the orzo well and in a bowl toss it with 1/4 cup of the oil. In a small saucepan simmer the artichokes in the broth for 6 to 7 miutes, or until they are just tender, drain them well, and add them to the orzo. In a small bowl whisk togethr the egg yolk, the vinegar, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, add the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Whisk in the mince basil and pour the dressing over the orzo ixture. Add the prosciutto, the Parmesan, the lemon juice, the parsley, the scallions, and salt and pepper to taste, toss the sald and garnish it with basil leaves. Serve room temperature or chilled.

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