Orzo Salad - Middle Eastern Style
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 3⁄4 lb orzo pasta
- 1 1⁄2 lbs tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups)
- 6 scallions, including green tops, chopped
- 1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 6 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3⁄4 cup olive oil
directions
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse wih cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Combine with the tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, parsley and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice iwth the salt and pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Jostlori
Carlsbad, CA
I'm originally from San Diego, California but now retired and living the tranquilo life in Dominical, Costa Rica!