Giatta's Tri-Colore Orzo
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 453.59 g orzo pasta
- 44.37 ml extra virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
- 473.18 ml fresh arugula (or spinach)
- 177.44 ml cubed ricotta salata, toasted in a little
- olive oil, till golden (or feta cheese crumbled)
- 12 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 118.29 ml dried cherries
- 118.29 ml pine nuts, toasted* (* or use 1 cup Salad Pizazz Cherry Cranberry Pecano)
- 44.37 ml lemon juice
- 7.39 ml salt
- 4.92 ml fresh ground black pepper
- 226.79 g cooked chicken (cubed, sliced, etc.)
directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain pasta well and drizzle the pasta with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, and set aside to cool.
- Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Serve.
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