ORZO SALAD

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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Salad     Pasta     Pepper     Appetizer     Side     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Lunch     Mozzarella     Arugula     Radicchio     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

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.

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