Orzo Chef's Salad Recipe

Elevate your next homemade chef salad with this recipe using hearty RiceSelect® Orzo pasta, olives, cheese, turkey and a homemade vinaigrette.

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Serves
8
Total Time
25
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
5

Ingredients

  • null 2 cups uncooked RiceSelect® Orzo
  • null 4 ozs cooked turkey or ham, diced into ¼ inch cubes
  • null ½ cup Swiss cheese, diced into ¼ inch cubes
  • null 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • null 3 scallions, sliced
  • null ½ cup diced red onion
  • null ¼ cup diced black olives
  • null salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • null ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • null 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • null ¼ cup vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
  2. Place the orzo, turkey or ham, cheese, celery, scallions, onion and olives in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the mustard, vegetable oil and vinegar until combined. Add to the orzo and toss. Refrigerate for two hours and serve chilled.
  4. Recipe Tip: To make this a Greek Orzo salad use Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomatoes and cucumber if desired. Alternatively, drizzle with a lemon herb vinaigrette. RiceSelect® Pearl Couscous pasta also makes a great substitute for orzo.