Crab And Artichoke Orzo Salad Recipes

ORZO WITH CRAB AND ARTICHOKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Coarsely chop all but 4 artichoke hearts; set aside hearts. Place remaining hearts in a blender. Add vinegar, shallot, garlic, mustard, basil and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Turn on blender and slowly add oil until dressing is emulsified; set aside. Add orzo to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and then rinse under cold water. Drain again and transfer to a bowl; add crabmeat, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, chives, parsley, reserved artichoke and dressing; toss. Divide among 4 plates. Leftovers are also delicious chilled.

ORZO & ARTICHOKE SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until aldente, drain.
• Rinse under cold water and drain again.
• Transfer orzo to large bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to combine.
• Bring chicken broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
• Add artichokes and simmer 3 minutes, drain.
• Mix artichokes into orzo.
• Whisk vinegar, lemon juice and mustard in small bowl.
• Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Stir in basil.
• Pour dressing over orzo.
• Add all remaining ingredients and toss well.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate (Can be prepared 1 day ahead).
• Serve chilled.

GREEK ORZO ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.
• In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, garlic, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and lemon pepper. Toss and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator.
• Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.