Israeli Couscous and Orzo Pasta Salad
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3 hrs 1 min
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3 hrs 1 min
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6 -8
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Israeli Couscous and Orzo Pasta Salad
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The most delicious pasta salad ever with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and lots of wonderful fresh herbs. The dressing is simply olive oil, lemon zest and fresh herbs. Everyone loves this one!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Israeli couscous
- 8 ounces orzo
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling over pasta
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced, fresh
- ½ cup basil finely chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup oregano finely chopped, fresh
- lemon zest of 1
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt we love Maldon, more to taste, sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved, yellow
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved, red
- 1 bunch green spring onions, thinly sliced
- 6 corn shucked and kernels cut from cobs, ears fresh
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella drained, if necessary, and cut in bite sized pieces
- salt to taste, sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper to taste, sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- fresh herb leaves if desired, for garnish, small
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove top. Add a generous measure of salt (about a tablespoon) and return to a boil. Add couscous and orzo, allow water to return to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir frequently while pasta is cooking. Drain well and drizzle with olive oil, just a teaspoon or two to keep the pasta fro sticking together.Stir to coat well to coat and allow to cool.
- Combine the ⅓ cup olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl.
- Add halved tomatoes, green onions, corn and pastas. Stir to combine. This is when you get to act like a real chef; taste and add more sea salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Add fresh mozzarella cubes and stir gently. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Add fresh herb leaves for garnish, if desired. Drizzle with a bit more extra virgin olive oil and serve.
Notes
- ~ *Israeli couscous is widely available in larger super markets (often in the "kosher" section) or at Middle Eastern markets. Trader Joe's carries it also.~ **Corn is not cooked in this recipe. It's delicious this way, sweet with a bit of crunch. Just make sure you get fresh corn, kernels should be plump and not too large.
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