Orzo With Dried Fruits And Nuts Recipes

ORZO FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix, sour cream and pineapple. Stir in pudding mixture. Stir in the oranges, marshmallows, peaches, cherries and orzo. Fold in whipped topping. Sprinkle with coconut. cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.

ORZO WITH EVERYTHING

Steps:

• Cook orzo in boiling salted water until just tender.
• Drain well.
• In a large bowl toss orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegar and olives.
• Let stand until room temperature.
• Mix chopped radiccho, pine nuts, chopped basil, Parmesan and garlic into orzo mixture.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (I find that the olives and tomatoes make further seasoning unnecessary, so taste first.) Serve at room temperature.

HERBED ORZO WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Cook orzo in boiling water until al dente. Drain well and transfer to bowl. Toss with butter, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, basil and parsley.
• Taste to see if you would prefer salt and pepper or a more lemony taste.
• Tip:.
• f using dried herbs reduce the amount to 1 Teaspoon each.