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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS



Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Nut     Tomato     Pine Nut     Healthy     Boil     Orzo

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) orzo
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups (about 3 ounces) crisp greens, like romaine or Boston lettuce, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the orzo with the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olives, and pine nuts.
  • To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Divide the greens equally among four to six plates and serve the chicken and orzo salad on top.

ORZO, PINE NUT, AND FETA SALAD



Orzo, Pine Nut, and Feta Salad image

Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Feta     Pine Nut     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound orzo
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 1/4 cups feta (6 ounces), crumbled
1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, then drain well in a colander.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl, then add hot orzo and toss. Cool orzo, then toss with pine nuts, feta, and scallion greens. Season with salt and pepper.

LEMONY ORZO SALAD WITH FETA AND PINE NUTS



Lemony Orzo Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts image

I had this great lemon orzo salad from a local gourmet deli so I wanted to see if I could replicate it. After looking around at different recipes, this is what I came up with. It makes for a great pasta/rice dish for a potluck.

Provided by angelcakes

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb orzo pasta
2 bouillon cubes (optional)
3 lemons, juice of
x lemon, zest of
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • If pine nuts are not toasted, toast them on a cookie sheet in a 350F oven for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Boil water in a 6-8 quart pot with optional flavor cubes.
  • Add orzo and cook until tender.
  • Drain orzo in colander and rinse with cold water.
  • Toss orzo in a large bowl with the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  • Then toss in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • You can add more lemon juice if you like it really lemony.
  • Chill salad for 3-4 hours before serving.

ORZO SALAD



Orzo Salad image

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.

ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED CARROTS, CURRANTS, AND PINE NUTS



Orzo Salad With Roasted Carrots, Currants, and Pine Nuts image

Make and share this Orzo Salad With Roasted Carrots, Currants, and Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup orzo pasta (or any small pasta shape)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 carrots, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons spiced vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water with 1/2 tsp tumeric added for 8-10 minutes or al dente.
  • Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Cut carrots in half lengthwise then slice on the diagonal into 1/2" thick pieces.
  • Place in a roasting pan, drizzle with a little oil,sprinkle with spices and toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast for 30 minutes, remove and allow to cool.
  • Mix orzo,carrots,currants,pinenuts,c8i and vinegar together well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a salad.

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