LVD Plaza Recipes
https://www.lvdplaza.com/Recipes/Detail/4053/Greek_Orzo_Salad_With_Fresh_Mint
Greek Orzo Salad With Fresh Mint
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
| 2 |
teaspoons |
salt
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| 1 1/2 |
cups |
orzo pasta
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| 1/3 |
cup |
pasta cooking water
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| 6 |
tablespoons |
fresh lemon juice
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|
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| 1/4 |
cup |
extra-virgin olive oil
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|
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| 1 |
|
medium cucumber
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|
|
| 1 |
cup |
finely chopped green onions
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|
|
| 1/2 |
lb. |
(2 cups) tiny grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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| 1/3 |
cup |
coarsely chopped mint
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| 1/3 |
cup |
coarsely chopped parsley
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|
|
| 1-1 1/2 |
teaspoons |
salt
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|
|
| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
ground black pepper
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Directions:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the orzo, adding the salt. Cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/3 cup cooking water and drain the pasta. Cool about 10 minutes.
In a small jar, combine the lemon juice and olive oil. Close lid and shake to blend well. Reserve about 3 tablespoons separately; set aside in the refrigerator.
Trim the ends of the cucumber and peel. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumber, green onions and tomatoes. Set aside about 1 tablespoon each of the mint and parsley, then add the remaining to the salad. Stir in the orzo. Pour the lemon dressing and pasta cooking water over the salad, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate both the reserved herbs and the salad.
About 1 hour before serving, remove the salad from the refrigerator and stir in the reserved dressing, mint and parsley. Set aside at room temperature until ready to serve.
Source: adapted from Barefoot Contessa Parties
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
LVD Plaza Recipes
https://www.lvdplaza.com/Recipes/Detail/4053/Greek_Orzo_Salad_With_Fresh_Mint