Best 3 Cranberry Orzo Salad Recipes
Indulge in a vibrant and refreshing Cranberry Orzo Salad, a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad features tender orzo pasta, tart cranberries, crisp celery, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy dressing that ties all the ingredients together. As you savor each bite, you'll experience a burst of flavors, from the sweetness of the cranberries to the subtle nuttiness of the walnuts. This versatile salad can be served as a main course for a light lunch or dinner, or as a refreshing side dish to complement grilled meats or fish. With variations like a creamy avocado dressing and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, you can customize the salad to your liking.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
FETA & CRANBERRY ORZO SALAD
It takes only minutes to make this awesome pasta salad. While the orzo is cooking, assemble the rest of the ingredients and it will be ready to go. My husband devoured this side dish.-Antigone Papoutsis, Nederland, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add orzo and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until orzo is tender; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the orzo, feta, cranberries and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, salt and pepper. Pour over orzo mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
WILD RICE & ORZO CRANBERRY SALAD
Steps:
- Bring chicken stock for rice to boil and add wild rice simmer for 55 minutes covered. In separate saucepan, add cranberries and wine, bring up to boil and continue cooking on medium-low for 5 minutes and put in a bowl to cool. Next, bring water to boil for orzo, add orzo and cook pasta for 9 minutes. Note when done you won't need to drain orzo as it should absorb most of the liquid and you may need to add a bit more. You will likely have time to chop other ingredients while rice finishes. When rice done, put in a large bowl with orzo and combine well. Add celery, onion, parsley, pecans, and cranberries and mix well again. Add dressing and mix well again and chill.
CRANBERRY ORZO SALAD
This is an wonderful salad for a potluck or picnic. It is gorgeous to look at and delicious to taste. It is very forgiving, add or adjust ingredients or seasonings as you desire. You might want to add a tad more vinegar depending on how tart you like your salads. I adapted this salad from a cous cous recipe from Silvia Lehrer/and Charlie from another site. You could add some cooked shrimp to this salad to make it a little more substantial.
Provided by dawnie2u
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package instructions.
- Slice the cuke lengthwise, then slice it.
- Add scallions, chickpeas, cukes, diced peppers and dried cranberries to orzo and toss to mix.
- Season with salt, pepper, vinegar and oil, toss to moisten and thoroughly incorporate ingredients. Taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Can be made up to 3 days ahead to this point. If preparing ahead refrigerate in a suitable container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.7, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 866, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 11.9
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries. If you only have frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
- To make the salad ahead of time, cook the orzo and vegetables according to the recipe instructions. Let them cool completely, then store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, combine the orzo, vegetables, cranberries, and dressing. Toss to coat and serve.
- This salad is also a great make-ahead lunch option. Simply pack the salad in a container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, give the salad a good toss and enjoy.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried oregano or thyme in place of the fresh herbs.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as chopped cucumber, bell pepper, or zucchini.
Conclusion:
This cranberry orzo salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cranberries, and it is also a healthy and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad, give this cranberry orzo salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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