Broccoli Rabe Orzo Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
• Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
• Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add tomatoes, peppers and 3/4 cup dressing; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour. Add cheese, nuts and remaining dressing; mix lightly.

BROCCOLI AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the orzo as directed on the product package; drain and set aside.
• In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot, saute the garlic and broccoli for 3 minutes; stir frequently.
• Stir in the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, and salt to taste; saute for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and vinegar; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until heated well.
• Add the orzo; stir to mix.
• Serve warm.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI SALAD (NO MAYO)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli florets to the pot and cook until tender, 2 more minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; cook and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and pour over the orzo.
• Toss orzo until coated with oil mixture. Add olives, Parmesan cheese, basil, and feta cheese. Toss again and season with salt and pepper.

BROCCOLI RABE SALAD WITH ROASTED-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, add the broccoli rabe and blanch until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
• In a large bowl, whisk together garlic and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Whisk in salt, pepper and cayenne. Add broccoli rabe and toss to coat with dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature.

BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cut off and discard any tough stems from the rabe. The stems may be peeled and used if desired. Wash and drain well.
• Bring enough salted water to a boil to cover the rabe when added. Add the rabe and cook 1 minute. Drain well. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet and add the garlic. Cook briefly but do not brown. Add the rabe, pepper flakes, anchovy paste, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.