Orzo and Zucchini Salad

Orzo and Zucchini Salad
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 zucchinis, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, or to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped


  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and spread onto a rimmed baking sheet to cool completely.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini and garlic in the hot oil until slightly tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix orzo, zucchini mixture, basil, vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to blend flavors, 1 hour to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

05/09/2018
Orzo and Zucchini Salad, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

Comment on this content
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Place baguette..
4.1
7159
ginger beer
ginger beer
Finely shred ginger into a bowl. Zest lemons and add zest to..
3.9
5520
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-i..
4.4
4309
asparagus summer soup
asparagus summer soup
Cut asparagus stalks into 1-inch pieces; reserve tips in a b..
3.4
4135
caribbean sangria
caribbean sangria
Place orange slices, peach slices, lemon slices, and lime sl..
4.2
4238
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken ..
3.7
4278
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
Combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl..
2.9
5242
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread olive ..
2.1
4755
flourless triple chocolate cookies
flourless triple chocolate cookies
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 2 bakin..
3.4
4577
Orzo Ham Salad
Orzo Ham Salad
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a ro..
832
Spinach and Orzo Salad
Spinach and Orzo Salad
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add or..
5
1406
Chicken Orzo Salad
Chicken Orzo Salad
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pas..
729
Orzo Pasta Salad
Orzo Pasta Salad
Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling ..
751
Orzo and Arugula Salad
Orzo and Arugula Salad
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook or..
960
Greek Orzo Salad
Greek Orzo Salad
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pas..
1
1737
Crab and Orzo Salad
Crab and Orzo Salad
Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Ad..
871