ZUCCHINI AND ORZO SALAD
Make and share this Zucchini and Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place zucchini in colander and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt, toss and let drain for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Squeeze dry and transfer to a large bowl, fluffing to seperate strands of zucchini.
- In a food processor mix together the basil and olive oil for 1 minute and then drop garlic through the feed tube and blend until smooth. Add to zucchini.
- In a saucepan bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and orzo and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally (10 minutes). Drain. Add to zucchini, toss. Cool to room temperature.
- Before serving add lemon juice and pepper. Garnish with basil sprigs and olives, toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.5, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 3557.1, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 19
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