Mediterranean Garden Orzo Salad

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Mediterranean Garden Orzo Salad

This Mediterranean-inspired orzo salad combines tender pasta with fresh tomatoes, Hakurei turnips, radishes, garlic scapes, and herbs in a light homemade vinaigrette. Served chilled, it's a flavorful side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings, meal prep, or using seasonal garden produce.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 2 cups heirloom tomatoes, diced
  • 2 Hakurei turnips, diced small
  • 4 radishes, diced small
  • 2 garlic scapes, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool quickly and stop the cooking process.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooled orzo, tomatoes, turnips, radishes, garlic scapes, cilantro, and dill.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
  6. Stir before serving and enjoy cold.