Orzo Arugula Salad Recipe
Elevate your salad experience with our Orzo Arugula Salad, a delightful mix of peppery greens, tangy cranberries, and zesty sun-dried red peppers, dressed in a homemade lemon basil vinaigrette.
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Instructions
Set a large saucepan with water over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook orzo according to the package's instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drizzle with olive oil. Set aside.
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These are the bell peppers I used.
This recipe makes 2 large salads or 4 side salads. Nutritional information is for 1 side salad.
For the perfect Orzo Arugula Salad, let the cooked orzo cool to room temperature before mixing with the arugula and other ingredients. This prevents the greens from wilting and maintains the salad’s fresh texture. Additionally, dress the salad just before serving to keep the arugula crisp and the nuts crunchy.
STORE the Orzo Arugula Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will stay good for up to 3-4 days. It’s best not to freeze this salad, as the fresh greens and dressing may not thaw well, losing their texture and flavor. If you have leftovers, you can enjoy them cold straight from the fridge.
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The peppery arugula with the lemony vinaigrette was such a refreshing combo! 😍
Love this recipe! Super simple and a major crowd pleaser. I added chicken to make it a meal and used feta because I had it on hand. Definitely going to be a staple for me!
Does the nutrition content contain the burrata?
This is my go to salad. Always gets rave reviews. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you!! I chopped up the buratta and served it in the bowl with the salad, a lot like the way you presented it in your picture. What a fantastic combination of ingredients in this salad! I can’t get over how delicious the dressing is, I doubled it and would recommend that. This is a keeper 💥
Oh my goodness that dressing… wow!!!! This is a keeper
An easy, great salad. The perfect mid-week meal. Thanks for the recipe!
I just want to remark on the dressing which is OUTSTANDING! I'm making another batch tonight and doubling it... Also making this salad again but serving it with baked salmon. I don't trust a lot of recipes, so I thank you for making a reliable recipe which I know I'll be making for years to come.
The combination of orzo, almonds and arugula is perfection. Loving the lemon basil vinaigrette too!
The vinaigrette makes this salad even tastier than it already is! Refreshing flavors & the orzo makes it hearty!
This is super tasty! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, really easy to make and very helpful! Will surely make this one again! Perfect for the fam!
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