Warm Orzo Lemon Salad Recipes

LEMON ORZO

Steps:

• Simmer 1 cup orzo in a saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 2 strips lemon zest, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Stir in 2 chopped scallions, the juice of 1 lemon, and salt to taste.

WARM ORZO LEMON SALAD

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for 1 minute.
• Stir in the orzo. Cook until golden and toasted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, spinach, kale, thyme and lemon zest. Cook until spinach is wilted. Add 1/2 cup broth, sherry and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slowly add in the remaining broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Stirring often, simmer 9-10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente and the dish becomes creamy.
• Stir in the cream and Parmesan. Cook for another 3 minutes to thicken.
• Serve Warm Orzo Lemon Salad family-style. Garnish with sliced Bocconcini cheese.

LEMON ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, garbanzo beans, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, dijon mustard, minced garlic, and kosher salt. Pour the dressing over the orzo and toss to combine.
• You can serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled. Taste for seasonings before serving.

LEMON ORZO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain.
• Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the feta and serve hot.

WARM ORZO SALAD WITH MINT AND FETA

Steps:

• In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook orzo per package directions. When orzo is al dente, remove from heat and add frozen peas to cooking water. Let sit for 1 minute.
• Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm.

WARM ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and zucchini, cook stirring 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and arugula; cook 2 minutes more.
• In large bowl, combine orzo, vegetable mixture and feta. Pour balsamic vinaigrette over pasta and toss gently.