Orzo Vegetable Salad Recipe

Orzo Vegetable Salad RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Orzo Vegetable Salad Recipe Rating 5

Heading to a cookout and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a summer dish.—Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

This recipe is:

Quick

1
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Orzo Vegetable Salad Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Orzo Vegetable Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Cook orzo according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese and capers. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.
  • Drain orzo and rinse in cold water. Add to vegetable mixture.
  • Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 259 calories, 19 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 460 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Orzo Vegetable Salad in Country Woman June/July 2011, p47

Taste of Home

Featured Videos

  • Steak Salad

    Enjoy summer with this scrumptious summer salad.

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Orzo Vegetable Salad (1)

Orzo Vegetable Salad Recipe

Orzo Vegetable Salad

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >


Reviewed on May. 15, 2011 by ddmouse2

This was an excellent and light salad. Very flavorful!

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer

Father's Day Recipes

Fathers Day Recipes
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT