Orzo Veggie salad

(from kjones28’s recipe box)

cold

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach or arugula
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • ADD IN:
  • peppers
  • zucchini
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Directions

  2. Cook orzo according to package directions.

  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese and capers. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.

  4. Drain orzo and rinse in cold water. Add to vegetable mixture.

  5. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

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