Orzo Garden Salad

By hpdoxi

Simple rice shaped pasta; crisp zucchini, carrots and celery mix with juicy tomatoes, fragrant herbs, Parmesan cheese and a light oil dressing. Raid your own veggie garden for fresh additions or substitutions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry orzo pasta
• 1 small zucchini, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 medium stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan, grated (or more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from homemadesimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cook orzo according to package instructions.

2.While orzo cooks, boil about 1” of water in a medium saucepan. Add in vegetables (except tomato) and cover with a lid. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes or until tender.

3.Drain and rinse vegetables under cold water. Do the same with the orzo.

4.Combine vegetables, including tomatoes, basil and oregano with orzo in a large bowl. Mix well.

5.In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar and Parmesan. Pour dressing over mixed salad.

6.Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.