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Orzo and Zucchini Salad
Posted: 22 August 2007 11:02 AM   [ Ignore ]  
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This was in the newspaper this morning and it’s going into my always-large stack of “I want to try this” recipes! grin

Orzo and Zucchini Salad
Serves: 4

1 cup orzo
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided
2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1 to 2 Tbs. white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly-ground black pepper

In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo until al dente, according to package instructions.  Drain well.  Spread on a rimmed baking sheet to cool completely.

In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium.  Add the zucchini and garlic; season with salt and pepper.  Cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.

Transfer orzo to a medium bowl; add zucchini mixture, basil, vinegar and remaining teaspoon of oil.  Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.  If storing, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition data:  218 calories, 5.5g fat, 6.6g protein, 35.8g carbohydrates, 2.7g fiber.

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Posted: 22 August 2007 12:36 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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That sounds really yummy and really easy to make too! Thanks Judy!

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