SUMMERTIME ORZO SALAD

Summertime Orzo Salad image

This salad comes together quickly and combines the flavors of fruit with Asian ingredients. Many friends and family members have commented on this salad's unique flavors.-Cheryl DeVecchis, Glassboro, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 apricots, peeled and chopped
1 medium peach, peeled and chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in oil; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the apricots, peach, onions, almonds, ginger, cilantro, coriander, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss to coat. Add to orzo and stir to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.