We wanted this salad to be light without being too hefty. Cucumber, red onion, and mint add delicate grassy flavors and crunchy texture.
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50 Comments
I toast the orzo in butter before cooking for a nutty flavor. This can also be made with rice or a mixture of both.
I use couscous like this.
That's dinner sorted 😋
It seems like this salad would travel very well for a picnic and when heading out somewhere for the day. Going to give it a try today.
Beautiful sharing ❤
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This is perfect anytime! 😊
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I ❤ Ziggy
Ooh i like that jar she got the salt out of – ahe was able to salt the pot so easily!
You showed us adding green onions but when your orzo cooled you had red onions in it 😂. Hmmm
What type of mint?
You make things look so easy!!! I love that you don't fuss over little things and talk us to death. I appreciate you. 🌺🌺
That looks delicious, think I'll make it but sub cilantro for the mint as I'm not a big fan of mint.
Looks good!
Sounds delicious, I'll give it a try!😊
That orzo looks so delicious.
Yum! I'm not a huge fan of mint so I used cilantro. Delish!
I made this salad and loved it. Thank you!
Wonderful! Can’t wait to try!
Made it. Used basil and added some ground up red pepper for a hint of extra spice. Delicious albeit a little time consuming. Next time I’ll double the batch (doesn’t make as much as you’d think and it keeps fairly well) and get someone to help chop veggies which will cut the time down a lot.
Never been an Orzo fan. It’s such a bland pasta. I’d make this salad with Acini Di Pepe.
I love orzo salad and this looks delicious with that feta cheese twist.❤
I’m going to make this tomorrow for sure!! Looks very refreshing.
I am going to make it when we have warmer days
Sounds delish! Love the bowl too.
Julia, that looks amazing. You make everything look so easy, I love watching you
Sure looks delicious!😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
Can this be served cold?
Wao Looking Very Delicious Tasty Healthy and yummmmyyyy Pasta thanks for sharing this beautiful recipe Best of luck dear friend ❤❤❤
I love Orzo paste so this salad sounds great.
you are my favorite person!!! you cook amazingly
Since I have both cucumber and mint coming out the yin yang in my garden, I'll be making this soon.
I tried this salad and it's delicious!
Love it.
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This is perfect for hot summer days when cold food is just more appealing. I'll give this a try. Thanks!
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Love it all year long!
Love the things she says, fav line from this one "i have asbestos hands " 😆. This salad looks delicious and so pretty!
Cliffhanger!! Did Ziggy ever get any nibbles? So cute!
Oh yeah, the recipe—looks great. I love pasta salads. Can’t wait to try it.
Wheres the vinegar in the vinagarett?
I love her knife. I want one now lol.
Your recipes exactly like I make mine. It’s absolutely delicious❤
No onions for Ziggy!!!!
I would cook and cool the orzo before preparing the rest of the salad. For example, the cucumber, sitting in the salty bowl, would leak and possibly lose some structure while you wait for the pasta; adding the vegetables right at the end would better preserve the crunch and the freshness.
One day ATK will adopt a pasta recipe that uses half the water and starts cold. 🤦♂️
Good salad though.
No taste test on camera?
Amazing
Finally! A suitable recipe for that box of orzo in the pantry!