Orzo Salad with Broccoli and Radicchio
Mediterranean Easy

Orzo Salad with Broccoli and Radicchio

A balanced pasta salad featuring salty, sweet, and bitter notes

vegetarianmediterraneanpastasaladquickdinnerlunch
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⏱️ 30 minutes 15 minutes prep · 15 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
620 Calories
16g Protein
52g Carbs
36g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

This hearty salad balances the bitterness of radicchio with sweet honey and salty sun-dried tomatoes. Cooking the orzo in the same water used to blanch the broccoli infuses the pasta with a subtle, vegetal depth.


Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green and tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, then drain well and pat dry.

2

Return the water to a boil and add the orzo. Cook until completely tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the orzo but leave it slightly wetβ€”avoid shaking the colander too much so the residual moisture can prevent the salad from drying out.

3

Whisk the sun-dried tomato packing oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, honey, and olive oil in a large bowl until combined. Add the warm orzo, broccoli, radicchio, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and pine nuts to the bowl and toss thoroughly. The heat from the pasta will slightly wilt the radicchio and help the dressing coat every surface.

4

Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, while the flavors are bright and the radicchio is still vibrant.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

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Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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