LEMON BASIL GREEK ORZO SALAD
EASY, ready in 25 minutes, and lemon and basil give it such a FRESH taste!! Feeds a crowd, great for parties, picnics, and potlucks!
Provided by Averie Sunshine
Categories Sides, Salads & Vegetables
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To a large pot, add the orzo and cook according to package directions. Drain and return to pot or very large bowl; set aside.
- While orzo is cooking, to a large skillet add 3 tablespoons olive oil, onions, and cook for about 3 minutes; stir intermittently.
- Add the zucchini, garbanzo beans, season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper pepper, Italian seasoning, oregano, and cook for about 3 more minutes, or until zucchini is slightly softened; stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Add the garlic, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Transfer the onion and zucchini mixture to the large pot with the drained orzo.
- Add the spinach (looks like a lot but it will wilt) and stir to incorporate. Stir for about 2 minutes, or until it begins to wilt from the carryover heat.
- Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and stir well to incorporate.
- Add the feta and stir to combine. Tip - If you want the feta to remain more intact, don't add it until the orzo has cooled down a bit, or it will melt, which is totally fine, you just won't see the white crumbles.
- Taste, and as desired, add additional salt and pepper. I added an additional approximately 2 additional teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper because it's a very large quantity of food.
- If desired, drizzle in additional olive oil. I added another approximately 2 tablespoons for flavor and so that the orzo doesn't stick as it cools.
- Serve immediately. Recipe can be served warm, at room temp, or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 15 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 565 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
ORZO PASTA
This tasty lemon basil orzo pasta salad is an easy summer dish - perfect for taking to your next cookout.
Provided by Annie
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, begin to make the dressing.
- Juice and zest the lemon.
- In a blender or food processor, combine basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- When orzo is done, drain, but do not rinse.
- Put the pasta in a serving dish and pour basil mixture on top immediately while orzo is hot.
- Toss to coat.
- Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 154 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
LEMONY BASIL ORZO SALAD
This healthy orzo salad recipe is FULL of bright, fresh, summery flavor... Gorgeous red and yellow cherry tomatoes, bright parsley, and vibrant basil, along with a dose of fresh lemon zest and juice marry together to make the perfect side dish to share at your next gathering!
Provided by Tara Kuczykowski
Categories Salads
Time 2h24m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring 5 quarts of water to a rolling boil and add 1/4 cup salt. Add the orzo pasta to the water and stir. Bring the water back up to a boil. Stirring occasionally, cook for 9 minutes.
- While the orzo is cooking, zest and juice the lemons into a large mixing bowl, and whisk in the olive oil.
- When the orzo is done cooking, drain it (do not rinse), and toss it with the dressing while still hot.
- Allow the pasta and dressing to cool while you chop the rest of the ingredients.
- Fold in the red peppers, grape tomatoes, green onions, parsley and basil.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 3/4 cup, Sodium 2380 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
LEMON BASIL ORZO SALAD
Lemon Basil Orzo Pasta Salad. Keep it vegan or add feta. Summery, flavorful, zesty and light! Perfect for summer potlucks, or make-ahead lunches!
Provided by Sylvia Fountaine
Categories vegan
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook orzo in generously salted water. Drain and rinse with cold water, until cooled.
- Place basil, garlic, and lemon zest in a food processor. Pulse repeated until uniformly chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pulse a couple more times, until combine, but not smooth.
- Place cooled orzo into a bowl and toss with the flavorful basil lemon sauce. Add any additions you like- cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, snap peas, goat cheese, avocado, nuts, seeds, arugula, etc.
- Orzo will soak up much of the salt after it sits, so make sure to taste for salt right before serving. I'll usually add another ¼ teaspoon. Adjust lemon adding more to taste.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ½ cups ( without feta), Calories 233 calories, Sugar 1.1 g, Sodium 293.1 mg, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
LEMON-BASIL ORZOTTO
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until fragrant and translucent. Add the orzo and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and cook until absorbed.
- Gradually add the chicken stock, stirring frequently. Bring to a simmer, lower the heat, and cover. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in peas, Parmesan, fresh basil, lemon zest, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Season the orzo with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
LEMON-BASIL ORZO PASTA SALAD
Freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped fresh basil make this the perfect cold orzo pasta salad for barbecues, summer picnics and more.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings, 3/4 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook orzo as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Place in large bowl.
- Whisk dressing, basil and juice until blended. Add to orzo with remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
LEMONY ORZO SALAD WITH FETA AND PINE NUTS
I had this great lemon orzo salad from a local gourmet deli so I wanted to see if I could replicate it. After looking around at different recipes, this is what I came up with. It makes for a great pasta/rice dish for a potluck.
Provided by angelcakes
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If pine nuts are not toasted, toast them on a cookie sheet in a 350F oven for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Boil water in a 6-8 quart pot with optional flavor cubes.
- Add orzo and cook until tender.
- Drain orzo in colander and rinse with cold water.
- Toss orzo in a large bowl with the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Then toss in the rest of the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- You can add more lemon juice if you like it really lemony.
- Chill salad for 3-4 hours before serving.
HERBY ORZO & LEMON SALAD
Make this summery orzo salad packed with herbs and lemon for a seasonal side. Leftovers make a great lunch the next day
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Side dish
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, and fry the onion for 10-15 mins, or until golden and caramelised. Add the garlic and sugar and cook for a further 3 mins. Season to taste.
- Cook the orzo following pack instructions. Drain, then toss with a little of the extra virgin olive oil and leave to cool completely. Whisk the remaining oil with the lemon juice and set aside.
- Toss the orzo with the sticky onion and garlic, the lemony dressing, herbs and capers, along with half the toasted almonds. Season. Spoon onto a sharing plate and top with the rest of the almonds. Will keep in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
ONE-POT LEMON-BASIL ORZO AND VEGETABLES
Lemon and fresh basil give this light-yet-satisfying dish its bright flavor, while the orzo, chick peas, zucchini and tomatoes complete the meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is lightly browned. Transfer zucchini to plate.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the onion and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Add orzo; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until orzo is lightly toasted. Stir in broth, tomatoes, chick peas, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until most of liquid has absorbed and orzo is almost tender.
- Add zucchini and lemon juice to orzo mixture; stir to combine. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Stir in basil, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
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