Name: Orzo Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Capers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (finely minced); 1 large tomato (seeded and chopped); 1½ cups orzo pasta (cooked according to package directions); 2 tablespoons capers; 1 tablespoon caper liquid; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 1 tablespoon thyme leaves (fresh ); 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh, chopped); sea salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste )

Orzo Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Capers

This quick and easy chilled pasta salad is a great way to keep cool on a hot day. This delicious side dish tastes even better after the flavors have a chance to mingle, so make it a day or two in advance to take to your next picnic or casual gathering.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Homemade, Lunch

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic finely minced
1 large tomato seeded and chopped
1½ cups orzo pasta cooked according to package directions
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon caper liquid
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh
1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Add olive oil and minced garlic to a skillet set over medium heat. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic starts to develop some color.
Add tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or just until tomatoes become soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, capers and liquid, lemon juice, thyme, and parsley with the warm tomato and garlic mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight. Stir and serve chilled with grilled chicken breasts or your favorite entrée of choice. Enjoy!

The capers and liquid add saltiness to this dish. Taste before adding additional salt.

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Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 45g (15%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 313mg (14%)Potassium: 186mg (5%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 505IU (10%)Vitamin C: 13mg (16%)Calcium: 41mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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