ORZO SALAD WITH FETA, OLIVES AND BELL PEPPERS
An easy Orzo Salad with Feta recipe with Olives and Bell Peppers
Categories Salad Cheese Olive Pasta Pepper Super Bowl Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add crumbled feta cheese, chopped bell peppers, Kalamata olives, green onions and capers.
- Combine lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard and cumin in small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add dressing to orzo mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Garnish salad with pine nuts; serve.
MACRINA'S ORZO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, BELL PEPPER, BASIL AND FETA
Make and share this Macrina's Orzo Salad With Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Basil and Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by drhousespcatcher
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- SALAD.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast on the center rack of the oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool, then coarsely chop and set aside.
- Peel and core the cucumber and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Core the red and yellow peppers and cut them into 1/2-inch-square pieces.
- Set aside.
- Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full of water.
- Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Drop in the pasta and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat and drain the pasta in a colander, then cool the pasta by running cold tap water over the colander for a few minutes.
- Shake the colander to remove excess water and transfer the cooled pasta to a medium bowl.
- Toss with the olive oil to keep the pasta from sticking together.
- Add the toasted walnuts, cucumbers, peppers, olives, scallions, basil, parsley and feta.
- Drizzle in the Lemon Vinaigrette and toss well.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- LEMON VINAIGRETTE yield: 1 1/4 cups.
- Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a medium bowl.
- Mix well with a whisk.
- Add the oil in a slow stream, whisking as you pour.
- Continue whisking until the dressing has emulsified, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038.5, Fat 79.5, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 1160.1, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 8.7, Protein 21.4
ORZO SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & PECANS
From the Equal Exchange website, contributed by Brian Albert, Director of Finance for Equal Exchange, this salad is full of healthy goodness and a variety of textures and flavors. I haven't tried this yet, posted for safe keeping. I think this might be good with a raspberry vinegar as an option. NOTE: recipe states 1/2 box of orzo -- I'm assuming a 1-pound box, so 8 ounces would be half. Serving size is estimated.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Berries
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 1/2-cup servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small pan, bring water to boil.
- Stir in orzo and cook until just tender, then drain.
- Combine the warm orzo, cranberries, carrots and cucumber in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard and honey (and optional thyme if using).
- Pour over orzo mixture and stir to coat.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Stir in scallions and pecans just before serving.
- Garnish with basil or extra cucumber slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 733.6, Carbohydrate 74.6, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 22.8, Protein 11.7
ORZO WITH FETA, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO
Beat the summer heat with this Greek special. Makes a large batch and is good for parties, picnic or keep it all to yourself. Will stay in the fridge for 4 days or so. This is real nice for summer get-togethers and parties and you can make it well in advance.
Provided by Michaelc
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Greek Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place orzo pasta, chicken broth, water, and half the chopped red bell pepper into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until orzo are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Allow to cool.
- Place orzo into a large salad bowl with remaining red bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Mix in cucumbers, feta cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss salad well. Drizzle 2 more tablespoons olive oil over top of salad. Refrigerate 1 hour, tossing once or twice; season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 559.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
ORZO SALAD WITH PEPPERS AND FETA
Piperade, a classic Basque dish of stewed peppers, onions and tomatoes, becomes a flavorful sauce for this pasta. Colorful bell peppers simmer in olive oil and aromatics until meltingly soft, and juicy tomatoes simmer alongside until they burst, lending both tangy and sweet notes. Briny feta adds salty bites to complement the sweet pepper sauce, but tart aged goat cheese makes a good alternative. This side is even better at room temperature, making it the perfect make-ahead dish for summer picnics or potlucks.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, pastas, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 10 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta, pressing out excess liquid. Spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion, bell peppers and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until broken down and juices release, about 8 minutes.
- Add the reserved pasta water and stir to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the skillet. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl to cool slightly to lukewarm, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to speed up the cooling process. Discard thyme sprig.
- Add cooled orzo, lemon juice, basil and cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well, then transfer to a large serving bowl or platter. Garnish with more basil.
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