Quick & Easy Orzo Salad Recipe | Perfect Summer Salad For BBQs

This colorful, refreshing orzo salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish for a picnic or potluck, and it can also be a satisfying, light lunch. 😍

If you like, you can enhance this tasty orzo salad with boiled chicken to make it even more filling. 😋

You'll need

1 cup orzo
400 ml hot water
60 ml vegetable oil
1/2 bunch parsley
3 scallions
2 red peppers
6-7 pickled gherkins
1 cup canned corn (210 g)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 tsp salt
1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 cup = 200 ml

Here's how

Heat the vegetable oil in a suitable pan.
Add the orzo and sauté, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes until the orzo turns golden brown.
Pour in the hot water, stir, and cover the pan.
Let it simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the orzo absorbs the water.
Turn off the heat and let the orzo cool.
Finely chop the scallions.
Dice the pickled gherkins and red peppers into small cubes.
Finely chop the parsley.
Once the orzo is cooled, transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Add the canned corn, chopped vegetables, and parsley.
Pour in the lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix everything thoroughly.
Transfer the salad to a serving plate and enjoy!

Did you try this recipe? We'd love to know how it turned out! Please let us know by leaving a comment below, or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag us @nefistv 😉

Craving more? Subscribe to our channel and do not forget to click the bell icon to get new recipes.

Thanks for watching! ♥️

#delicious #tasty #recipe #salad #orzo