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Farmers Market Orzo Salad

3 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022
Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses such as mozzarella, feta or smoked Gouda. —Heather Dezzutto, Raleigh, North Carolina
Farmers Market Orzo Salad
Farmers Market Orzo Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
  • 2 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise
  • 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1 medium red onion, quartered
  • 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Brush yellow squash, zucchini and onion with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly charred and tender, turning once. Cool slightly. Cut into 1-in. pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and remaining oil until blended. In a large bowl, combine orzo, grilled vegetables, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and remaining salt and pepper. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 291 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.