CONFETTI ORZO SALAD

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Categories     Leafy Green     Pasta

Yield serves 6 (main) or 10-12 (side)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound orzo pasta, preferably Barilla
1 cup moderately packed baby arugula leaves, stems discarded
1 cup moderately packed baby spinach leaves
3/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil reserved
3/4 pitted oil-packed kalamata olives
4-6 fresh shallots, diced
1 small jar marinated artichokes
2 pounds fresh mozzarella, preferably mini-balls
freshly ground black pepper
2 oz flat-leaf parsley
olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • cook orzo until al-dente. drain and pour into large bowl and drizzle with about 1/4cup olive oil to prevent sticking. set aside to cool. coarsely chop arugula and spinach and parsley, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes; combine in a medium-sized bowl. add chopped shallots and about 1/4 cup of the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. add these ingredients to the warm pasta, stir to combine. taste for seasonings, and add freshly ground black pepper to taste. once pasta is cool enough, addd the mini mozzarella balls (pasta should still be warm, but not too warm to melt the cheese) and stir to combine. serve as a main course or a nice side dish.

Khan Armaan
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Yum!


JAM SHER
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Overall, this salad is a good option for a light and refreshing meal. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking.


Peter ivery
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This salad is very time-consuming to make. It took me over an hour to chop all the vegetables.


Curtis Callaway
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey in the dressing.


Madankumar Jha
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful orzo and the sweet and tangy dressing.


peer Ablaw
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! It's so easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Avain Kevin
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This salad is so versatile! You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some chopped walnuts for extra crunch.


Safi Cell
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. I had some leftover from a pasta dish I made the night before, and this salad was the perfect way to use it up.


M Aslam Solangi
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of sweet and tangy dressing, crunchy veggies, and salty feta was irresistible.


Thobi Molotsane
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This confetti orzo salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the vibrant colors and fresh flavors. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make - I had it ready in under 30 minutes.


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