ORZO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pounds orzo pasta
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 1/2 medium lemons)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Fill a stockpot 3/4 full with salted water. When water comes to a rolling boil, add orzo. Cook until al dente, or according to package directions.
Drain orzo and cool on a baking sheet.
Make the vinaigrette. When orzo is at room temperature, toss with tomatoes and cilantro. Dress with vinaigrette.
In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, zests, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until mixture has emulsified. Vinaigrette can be made up to 3 hours ahead, covered and chilled. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.