POTLUCK ORZO PASTA SALAD
I made this for a work potluck- and was asked repeatedly for the recipe, so I put it up here. I didn't take home very much of it! The sesame oil and pine nuts are a bit expensive, but I think they are what makes the recipe. It's very easy and fairly quick to prepare.
Provided by emmapeel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 59m
Yield 10 cups, 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook orzo in 6-8 qt pot of boiling water according to pkg directions (7-9 minutes) Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
- Toss in large bowl with 1 1/2 T olive oil.
- Add chopped vegetables, beans, and olives In separate small bowl, combine olive juice, sesame oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, dill weed, mustard and curry.
- Gradually whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil.
- Add salt and ground pepper to taste.
- Add dressing to orzo mixture and blend well.
- At this point taste the salad, and add more of whatever you prefer (I added more dijon).
- Toast pine nuts on a cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle on top of salad just before serving.
- Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Makes approximately 10 cups.
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Me Monir
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Kind Kings
[email protected]This is one of my favorite potluck recipes. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.
Carl Davis
[email protected]I've made this salad several times, and it's always turned out great. It's a really versatile recipe, and you can easily customize it to your own taste.
Kiran Zulfiqar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot day.
ahmi mehar
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Sfg Hhs
[email protected]This is one of my favorite potluck recipes. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.
Mohd noor
[email protected]I've made this salad several times, and it's always turned out great. It's a really versatile recipe, and you can easily customize it to your own taste.
Buddini Jayakody
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot day.
Official Nabeel
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Ayoub Boudjatat
[email protected]This is one of my favorite potluck recipes. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.
Anayaa Khan
[email protected]I've made this salad several times, and it's always turned out great. It's a really versatile recipe, and you can easily customize it to your own taste.
Muneer Jadoon
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot day.
Walter Mahlangu
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Matthew Orsak
[email protected]This is one of my favorite potluck recipes. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.
stacy mlangeni
[email protected]I've made this salad several times, and it's always turned out great. It's a really versatile recipe, and you can easily customize it to your own taste.
Najrodin Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot day.
Lebogang Sethole
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Rascina Half
[email protected]This orzo pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.