Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 pounds orzo pasta
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Citrus Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 1/2 medium lemons)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Fill a stockpot 3/4 full with salted water. When water comes to a rolling boil, add orzo. Cook until al dente, or according to package directions.
- Drain orzo and cool on a baking sheet.
- Make the vinaigrette. When orzo is at room temperature, toss with tomatoes and cilantro. Dress with vinaigrette.
Citrus Vinaigrette:
- In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, zests, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until mixture has emulsified. Vinaigrette can be made up to 3 hours ahead, covered and chilled. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.
