Farmers Market Orzo Salad
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
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
Reviews
We really enjoyed this dish. I sauteed the vegetables on the stove instead of grilling them.but still really good.
Fantastic recipe. Slow grill the veggies so they do not get mushie. You can add a variety of items to this recipe, marinated artichokes, grill chicken, etc.......very good!!
Just made this with warmed up leftover roasted veggies! Delicious and filling. I don't often cook with orzo and I don't know why not. It is easy and delicious. I'm definitely adding this to my Summer menu. Absolutely delicious. I was just thinking if I have leftovers, I might make a chicken broth based soup out of it.