SPRING VEGETABLE ORZO PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Spring Vegetable Orzo Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by yogamatters
Categories Vegan
Time 40m
Yield 8 jars, 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan full of water to a boil. Turn off the burner, add in asparagus pieces and blanch for 2-3 minutes. While the asparagus is in the water, heat one tablespoon olive oil in a small sauté pan. Add in shallots and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, just until tender. Drain the asparagus and rinse with cool water.
- In a large bowl add cooked orzo pasta, asparagus pieces and sautéed shallots and garlic. Drain artichoke hearts and quarter them, adding them to the bowl. Add in sun-dried tomatoes with oil and lemon zest. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl or container, whisk together lemon juice, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. While continuously whisking, slowly pour olive oil into the vinegar. Once emulsified, stir the dressing into the salad. Move to the refrigerator for at least 5 hours for flavors to combine. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 259.7, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 6.6
SPRING VEGETABLE PASTA
Steps:
- 1. Place dark green leek trimmings, asparagus trimmings, 1 cup peas, 2 teaspoons garlic, vegetable broth, and water in large saucepan. Bring to simmer over high heat, then lower heat to medium-low and gently simmer 10 minutes. While broth simmers, combine mint, chives, and lemon zest in small bowl; set aside. 2. Strain broth through fine-mesh strainer into 8-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible (you should have 5 cups broth; add water as needed to measure 5 cups). Discard solids and return broth to saucepan. Cover and keep warm over low heat. 3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add sliced leeks and pinch salt; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until leeks begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus pieces and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add remaining 2 teaspoons garlic and pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining cup peas and continue to cook 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to plate and set aside. Wipe out pot. 4. Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in now-empty Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring constantly, until absorbed, about 2 minutes. 5. When wine is fully absorbed, add hot broth. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until most of liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. 6. Remove pot from heat, stir in lemon juice, Parmesan, half of herb mixture, and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, passing Parmesan cheese and remaining herb mixture separately.
SPRING VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD
I realize the only vegetable here that makes it's appearance in Spring, would be chives. However, the bright colours of this salad always remind me of the season where everything starts new. This is a wonderfully light pasta salad. A perfect accompaniment for a backyard BBQ. It's also wonderful on it's own for lunch or supper on a hot night. Cooking time does not include the time for chilling.
Provided by Diana 2
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook noodles in boiling salted water until al-dente. Drain and rinse in cool water.
- Place drained noodles in a large bowl and add the next five ingredients. Mix well.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients. Adjust salt if needed.
- Pour dressing onto the noodle/vegetable mix and toss to coat.
- Chill for several hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 235.3, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4, Protein 3.8
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