Pasta & Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

Name: Pasta & Sun-Dried Tomato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta; 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes plus 2 teaspoons oil from the jar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; Optional toppings: crumbled feta cheese and chickpeas

The beauty of orzo pasta is that it can be served warm or cold; it's an ideal dish for casual picnics and cookouts. —Dawn Williams, Scottsboro, Alabama

Ingredients

1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes plus 2 teaspoons oil from the jar
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Optional toppings: crumbled feta cheese and chickpeas

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Drain orzo; transfer to a large bowl. (Discard broth or save for another use.) Stir in the tomatoes, oil from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper; cool completely.
Add Parmesan cheese and basil; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup (calculated without optional toppings): 255 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 570mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Orzo Salad in Taste of Home August/September 2012

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gjkmc4

Oct 2, 2015

This is a family favorite!
sugarcrystal

Nov 4, 2014

I loved this. I did add feta and garbanzo beans as suggested in the notes. Great combination!
rasilaverie

Oct 14, 2012

Served with blackened fish! Perfect combo!. Added 4oz of feta. Could have used a few more sun-dried tomatoes, if you're a big fan.