Checkerboard Orzo Salad
- Reviews 2
Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium-sized ripe fresh tomatoes
- coarse salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
- 3 ounces soft mild goat cheese
- 4 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
Directions
- Cut the tomatoes into 1/3" cubes; place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme leaves; set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Boil orzo in salted water until tender; drain and return to the pot off the heat; stir until moisture is evaporated; add goat cheese and stir until melted.
- Add half of the tomatoes and all the juices; toss gently to combine and season with salt to taste; pour salad onto serving platter and top with remaining tomatoes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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