Orzo Primavera Pasta Salad
| Serves | 44 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Pasta, Vegetables |
| Menu Part | Side Dish |
| Cuisine Type | Italian |
For a new spin on pasta salad try this dish, which uses orzo instead of macaroni and pairs it with a balsamic dressing, broccoli, red peppers, carrots and green onion.
Ingredients
4 lbs. orzo, cooked
1 pt. balsamic dressing (recipe follows)
1 lb. fresh broccoli florets, chopped
2 lbs. red peppers, diced
1 lb. fresh carrots, shredded
4 oz. green onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 oz. fresh Italian parsley, finely
chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 oz. fresh basil, finely chopped
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic, peeled and chopped
2 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 1/4 tsp. marjoram, grated
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 1/4 cup blended olive oil
Steps
1. Cook orzo in boiling, salted water and drain. Rinse in cold water, toss with a little oil, then chill.
2. Blanch broccoli in boiling, salted water and shock in ice water to retain crunch and color. Drain well.
3. For dressing: Combine everything except oil; then whip oil in.
4. Combine all ingredients.
Recipe by University of Texas, Austin