Southern Europe / Salad
Orzo Salad
This pasta salad made with orzo is brightly flavored, lemon-forward, and colorful—perfect for anything from the dinner table to the picnic blanket.
Ingredients
- turmeric, ground1 tsp
- orzo pasta, dried1 lb
- capers, pickled; drained1/2 cup
- lemon juice1/2 cup
- extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup
- salt1/2 tsp
- pepper, ground1/4 tsp
- granulated sugar1/2 tsp
- parsley, fresh; chopped1/2–1 cup
- sun-dried tomatoes, julienned1 cup
- kalamata olives, chopped1/2 cup
- feta cheese, crumbled8 oz
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with the turmeric.
Stir in the pasta, and boil until it is cooked to your taste.
Drain the pasta in a colander, and rinse briefly with cold water. Let drain.
Combine the capers, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and sugar in a jar. Seal the lid and shake well to combine and make the dressing.
Transfer the drained orzo to a large bowl, and pour the dressing over the pasta. Toss well to coat.
Add the parsley, sundried tomatoes, olives, and feta. Toss to combine.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Inferred This region is inferred from the ingredients（evidence：orzo pasta, dried、kalamata olives, chopped、feta cheese, crumbled）
