Can Orzo be served cold?

Question

As a salad bar item, mixed with veggies?

Answer 1

absolutely dear.

ORZO SALAD

6 oz. (1 c. dry) orzo macaroni
3/4 c. (1 sm.) chopped zucchini
1/2 c. (1 med.) thinly sliced carrot
1/2 c. (2 med. stalks) sliced celery
2 tbsp. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. basil, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Cook pasta as label directs, omitting salt. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan in 1 inch boiling water add vegetables, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 3 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain. Rinse under cold running water. In a large bowl combine pasta, vegetables, and parsley; toss.
In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours. Serves 6.

Options: Use fresh "in season" vegetables; tomatoes, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, etc. Add tofu in increase protein.

Answer 2

Orzo will work fine when it's cold, just as any pasta.

If you're making it into a salad, just make sure there's a small amount of a "fat" ingredient, such as an oil. If you use a vinaigrette dressing, that won't be a problem at all.

Answer 3

Yes. Infact orzo makes pretty good pasta salad, just make sure it has a tasty dressing to stop it going claggy and it'll be fine.

Answer 4

Definitely! I make a pretty mean orzo salad with spinach, garbanzos, pine nuts, green onions, and feta. With a lemon vinaigrette dressing. It's great!

Answer 5

Of course it can... just oil it lightly with olive oil to keep it loose and your set to go.

Answer 6

YES!!!! that would be so0o0o0oo0o yummy!!!