LEMON ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS AND OLIVES
We love this light orzo pasta salad - it doubles as a side, can be the main event or works well topped with grilled chicken or Adam's favorite, shrimp! Use your favorite tender herbs in this - we love using of one or a combination of mint, dill, basil, parsley or cilantro.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield Makes approximately 8 (1 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (check box for actual cook time). Drain.
- While the orzo cooks, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the drained orzo to the dressing and mix well.
- Stir in the cucumber, tomato, herbs, olives and artichokes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and/or pepper as needed. Enjoy warm or cover then refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 166, Protein 4.4 g, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1.8 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 290 mg
LEMON ORZO
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain.
- Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the feta and serve hot.
TOASTED ORZO WITH OLIVES AND LEMON
Toasting the orzo (rice-shaped pasta) in olive oil before cooking it in water gives it a nutty taste and a golden color.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add orzo; cook, stirring, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 4 cups water and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover, and simmer until orzo is al dente and liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes (if orzo is cooked but liquid remains, cook uncovered to evaporate).
- Remove from heat. Stir in olives, parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and lemon juice.
ORZO SALAD WITH FETA, OLIVES AND BELL PEPPERS
An easy Orzo Salad with Feta recipe with Olives and Bell Peppers
Categories Salad Cheese Olive Pasta Pepper Super Bowl Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add crumbled feta cheese, chopped bell peppers, Kalamata olives, green onions and capers.
- Combine lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard and cumin in small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add dressing to orzo mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Garnish salad with pine nuts; serve.
LEMON-OLIVE CHICKEN WITH ORZO
This quick skillet recipe is a healthy all-in-one meal. I just add a tossed salad for a menu the entire family loves. -Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides; remove from pan., Add broth to skillet; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Return chicken to pan. Cook, covered, 5-8 minutes or until pasta is tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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