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Simple Meditteranean Orzo Salad

September 18, 2014 By Spices in My DNA 2 Comments

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This is a perfect salad to make to have in the fridge all week for a quick lunch or a dinner side. It is so versatile, you can pretty much add whatever mix-ins you want! This is one of my favorite variations..I also make a yummy one with grilled corn and basil and tomato and a little balsamic vinaigrette. SO delicious and summery.

For the salad:
1 c. orzo, cooked and cooled
1 medium vine ripe tomato, diced
1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/4 c. chopped roasted red peppers
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls), halved
10-12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

For the vinaigrette:
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
pinch of dried oregano
pinch of red pepper flakes
juice of 1 lemon
2 T. red wine vinegar
1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Toss all ingredients for the salad in a medium bowl. For the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients except for the olive oil in a small bowl, slowly stream in olive oil and whisk to combine. Pour over orzo salad and toss. Refrigerate until ready to eat!
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Sometimes the simplest foods are the best foods.

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  1. Karen

    June 7, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Made this recipe for company last night. Got rave reviews for it. Thanks Molly!

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    • Spices in My DNA

      June 27, 2016 at 12:02 am

      I’m so glad you tried it and enjoyed it! Thanks so much! It’s one of my faves too 🙂

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