Chilled Orzo, Beaming Tomatoes, & Little Buster Zucchini
photo by Lori Mama
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 2 ounces orzo pasta, cooked (cool in icebox if you get a chance or use any small pasta you choose)
- 1 small zucchini, peeled (cut into long thin strips)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced
- 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes)
- 3 sprigs spring onions, loosely chopped (or any onion if you don't have on hand)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (or dried decrease to 1 teaspoon for taste)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or "salad" oil as we say on the farm)
- 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper, ground (to taste)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
directions
- Throw peeled and sliced zucchini on some paper towels and sprinkle with salt, add another paper towel to top to sop up any zucchini juices.
- In another bowl, mix together tomatoes, mozzarella, cilantro, spring onion, lemon juice, olive oil and seasonings.
- On a plate, place a couple of tablespoons cooked Orzo pasta. (Pasta could be hot or chilled doesn't matter but do what you like.).
- Add paper toweled and dried zucchini on top of Orzo.
- Dish out tomato mixture on top of zucchini and Orzo.
- Presto.
- Done.
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Reviews
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This was a fantastic side to my grilled lamb. It tasted so fresh. I'm not a big zucchini fan, but I didn't mind the raw zucchini, in fact perhaps even liked it more than the cooked variety. My DH & I both raved over this at dinner last nite. In fact he took the leftovers (made the whole recipe for just the 2 of us, & glad I did) to work for lunch. It's so refreshing that on a hot day I can see this as your main course with a crusty bread. Thanks Andi for a really great recipe.
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Perfectly delicious, attractive, and healthy! I almost sauteed the zucchini but did not and so glad I left it raw. The combination of flavors is very nice. I love all your stories, Andi! Had for a wonderful lunch with my men who are splitting wood today and they enjoyed it also. Thanks for posting. Made for PRMR.
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Tweaks
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This was a hit at our 4th of July party! I really liked the texture of the orzo with the veggies and dressing. I subbed a little fresh basil (which wasn't enough, but all we had) and several tablespoons of pesto for the cilantro. I also used fresh garlic in place of the powder. I didn't plate it as suggested, just mixed it all together - which makes a very pretty and refreshing summer salad. Thanks Andi for another great recipe. Reveiwed by a Chic Chef for ZWT 4 Zingo
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Andi Longmeadow Farm
United States
I have been a member of food.com (Recipezaar) since January 2007. . I love to photograph food and have reviewed almost 1500 recipes. I used to be a forum host here for many years, but now - all that has gone away. Memories are all that exist. I hope you enjoy any one of my recipes and make it your own. Thanks for visiting my page.