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Tomato Risoni Salad (Tomato Orzo Salad)

This Tomato Risoni Salad (Tomato Orzo Salad) is a super simple salad that is packed with flavour and works as a side or a main meal. You can add extra veg, meat, cheese what ever you fancy to this salad. It is delicious and perfect for summer or winter!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 326 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups orzo pasta (risoni)
  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • small handful fresh parsley - chopped
  • small handful fresh basil - chopped

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pan of water to a boil.
  2. Once you have a rolling boil salt it well (at least 1 tablespoon of salt) and add the pasta.
  3. Stir and then cook as per the packet instructions. (Check it 2 minutes before the packet suggests I find it cooks quickly!)
  4. Drain the pasta.
  5. Dress immediately with the extra virgin olive oil.
  6. Then mix through the onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
  7. Grate/crush over the garlic.
  8. Stir well and set aside, covered to cool slightly.
  9. Chop the cherry tomatoes in half (or quarters if they are big)
  10. Stir the tomatoes and chopped herbs through the pasta.
  11. Taste and adjust your seasoning.
  12. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
  13. Just remember to remove it from the fridge a little before you want to serve it as it is best served at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 326kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 248mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 284IU (6%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326

% Daily Value*

Calories 326kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 248mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 284IU 6%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.