Citrus Orzo and Tomato Salad in Lemon Cups Recipe

Citrus Orzo and Tomato Salad in Lemon Cups Recipe Image

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Best with Sunkist® Lemons
 
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Orzo looks like rice but is actually pasta, it has a nice slightly chewy texture and soaks up the flavors of the other ingredients. Citrus Orzo and Tomato Salad in Lemon Cups is one yummy salad, try serving in hollowed out lemons!

Ingredients:

  • ½ lb. orzo rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 Sunkist® lemon, juiced
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions: (Makes 6 servings)

  • In salted, boiling water with a tablespoon of lemon juice, cook the orzo rice until al dente.
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  • Strain and cool.
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  • Whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
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  • In a large bowl, toss the orzo rice together with the tomatoes, parsley and olive oil mixture.
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  • Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

    Recipe courtesy of Chef Jill Davie, The Sunkist Lemon lady ® and Fine Living Network Personality
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