Artichoke Orzo And Sun Dried Tomato Salad Recipes

ORZO TOMATO ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil together in a small bowl for the dressing.
• Combine cooked orzo, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir dressing into the orzo mixture until all ingredients are well coated. Can be served warm or chilled.

ARTICHOKE, ORZO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Rinse and set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, toss orzo, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, onion olives and artichoke.
• 3. Pour 1/2 of the artichoke liquid over the salad, season with salt and pepper, toss again. (You can add more liquid to taste.).
• 4. Sprinkle feta over salad and lightly toss.
• 5. Serve and enjoy!

ORZO W/SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & ARTICHOKE HEARTS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Convection Oven Preparation Pre-heat Oven to 350 degrees on any setting. (If roasting meat or poultry, use whatever function the meat uses, if cooking alone, you may use bake) Use an oven and stove top proof pan (Dutch Oven). Heat Olive Oil in pan over medium heat...saute onions and garlic until just soft. Add 1/2 cup of liquid, pasta and seasoning...stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and cook in oven for 30 minutes...uncover and stir at 25 minutes...continue cooking uncovered. Remove from oven and fluff with a fork...be sure liquid has been absorbed...add garnish if desired.

TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together Dijon and balsamic vinegar, gradually whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss vegetables with vinaigrette and parsley, transfer to serving bowl.

ARTICHOKE ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute leek and orzo in oil for 3 minutes or until leek is tender. Add the broth, water and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in artichoke hearts and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomato wedges on a large platter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, toss remaining ingredients; spoon over tomatoes.

ORZO SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 8 minutes.
• Drain.
• Place garlic, salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar into a food processor.
• Process well.
• Add oil, process briefly until well blended.
• Pour over orzo while pasta is still warm.
• Add tomatoes to pasta along with olives and chopped parsley.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Toss again and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use (can be made earlier in the day).
• Best served at room temperature.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.
• In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

ORZO WITH ARTICHOKES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Cook orzo in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
• While orzo cooks, lightly toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 1 minute, then coarsely chop.
• Drain artichoke hearts in a large sieve and rinse well. Pull off leaves from bases of hearts and quarter bases. Rinse leaves and bases well, then drain thoroughly.
• Stir together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add orzo, pine nuts, artichokes (leaves and bases), parsley, and zest and toss to combine.