Orzo Pasta Salad with Dried Cranberries

Name: Orzo Pasta Salad with Dried Cranberries
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 3\u2009½ cups water; 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; ¾ cup chopped celery; ½ cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; ¾ cup chopped pecans; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

When I make this, everyone always wants the recipe. I hope you enjoy this pasta salad with your favorite dishes or as a side for your BBQ.

INGRIDIENT

3 ½ cups water

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta

¼ teaspoon salt

1 bunch green onions, chopped

¾ cup chopped celery

½ cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pinch cayenne pepper

¾ cup chopped pecans

⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Bring water, orzo, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step: 2

Rinse orzo under cold water and scrape into a large bowl. Let cool for 20 minutes.

Step: 3

Stir in green onions, celery, cranberries, lemon juice, sesame oil, vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne pepper. Let stand at room temperature until flavors blend, about 1 hour. Stir in pecans and cilantro before serving.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 354 calories; protein 9.2g; carbohydrates 52.1g; fat 13.3g; sodium 93mg.

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