(*Reader Recipe)
I know Mimi, who brought this delicious orzo salad, from Emma’s school (her daughter is a year ahead of Emma), and she is a good friend of Kim’s—so she came to The Second Confidential Cooks’ Dinner as a double friend. I have to say, I just love orzo—check out Orzo with Pine Nuts and Basil—and the meanie in me loves when people ask if it’s rice (I’m always nice/innocent when I say it’s pasta…and guests then feel like they’ve just gotten a gift!). This dish reminds me a lot of the Cold Tuna-Pasta Salad that is one of our all-time favorites.
serves 8
2 cups orzo
2 cups arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on size
6 T chopped red onion
6 T chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 t. salt
2 6-oz. jars marinated artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
6 oz. (or more) feta, crumbled
Cook the orzo according to package instruction. Drain and rinse with cold water. Combine orzo, arugula and next five ingredients in a large bowl.
Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Coarsely chop artichokes, and add artichokes, reserved marinade and most of the feta to orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle each serving with remaining feta.
This looks absolutely delicious. I am adding this to my list of dishes for the summer. I love everything in it.. and it is so pretty.
By: Donna on May 8, 2009
at 3:53 pm
I love those dish to take on a picnic or camping. Thanks.
By: Hélène on May 8, 2009
at 6:14 pm
What a colorful and really delicious salad!! Love everything about it!
By: Reeni on May 8, 2009
at 7:36 pm
An orzo dish like that is sure to please, and it has all my favorites in it.
By: Spinach Tiger on May 9, 2009
at 5:27 am
Oh how beautiful. I have some orzo to use up before I move and this looks like a great idea.
By: noble pig on May 9, 2009
at 6:34 am
looks delicious! i’m bookmarking this.
By: marksadventures on May 9, 2009
at 11:15 am
wow! this looks freaking amazing! I esp love the artichokes in it!
By: burpexcuzme on May 9, 2009
at 3:30 pm
I love this kind of salad. I made something similar recently with barley, but I’ll have to remember the artichoke hearts next time. Thanks!
By: Hayley on May 9, 2009
at 4:41 pm
MMMMMM….love it! easy yet so colourful & delcious!!
I would like to serve this along side some good grilled fish!!
By: Sophie on May 9, 2009
at 11:18 pm
Delish! I’m going to make this for a picnic or barbecue first chance I get.
By: Maris on May 10, 2009
at 12:14 pm
Now I have another recipe for orzo!
I love the combination that is in that dish!
By: Jenn@slim-shoppin on May 10, 2009
at 6:02 pm
This looks really yummy! I love orzo salad!!!!
By: Treehouse Chef on May 11, 2009
at 12:42 pm
That looks delicious! Yum!
By: Melissa @ For the Love of Health on May 11, 2009
at 3:04 pm
Quite rare to find Orzo recipes
By: Christelle Vaillant on May 11, 2009
at 4:01 pm
Yummy Greek orzo salad! i make a Greek pasta that’s a little similar, with dill.
By: 5 Star Foodie on May 11, 2009
at 5:29 pm
I love the presentation and colors in your photographs…plus this looks so easy to make! I have never tried Orzo, but this recipe is tempting enough for me to try it!
By: Screwed Up Texan on May 17, 2009
at 6:57 am