Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Description This salad is an incorporation of a variety of Mediterranean ingredients with a light lemon sauce to bind it all together. Feel free to substitute ingredients for a more customized salad. Due to many ingredients I’ve listed having a naturally salty flavor, I’ve refrained from the addition of salt. Ingredients ½ cup uncooked orzo … Read more

Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad

Description This is a wonderfully light salad for those hot summer nights. If you like, it goes well with the addition of either tuna or grilled chicken, and you can vary the amount of feta depending on your taste. Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta 1 ½ tablespoons butter ¼ cup … Read more

Bellepepper’s Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Description I enjoyed this salad at a well-known restaurant and when they wouldn’t divulge the recipe, I created my own. Although a bit time consuming, everything can be prepared at least a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. I took this salad to the 2011 AR Buckeye Bash and am posting for those who requested the … Read more

Orzo Pasta Salad with Dried Cranberries

Description When I make this, everyone always wants the recipe. I hope you enjoy this pasta salad with your favorite dishes or as a side for your BBQ. Ingredients 3 ½ cups water 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta ¼ teaspoon salt 1 bunch green onions, chopped ¾ cup chopped celery ½ cup dried cranberries … Read more