Orzo Salad

Name: Orzo Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 1/3 cup chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olive; 1 cup finely chopped radicchio; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 large garlic cloves, minced

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1/3 cup chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olive
1 cup finely chopped radicchio
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 large garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1

Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender.
2

Drain well.
3

Transfer to large bowl.
4

Add sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegar and olives and toss to blend.
5

Let stand until cool. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.).
6

Mix chopped radicchio, pine nuts, chopped basil, and garlic into orzo mixture.
7

Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve.