Orzo, Grape and Pistachio Salad
At a Glance
- Total
- 4 hrs 20 min
- Servings
- 6.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Salads
- Side Dish
- Boiling
- Chilling
Dietary
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Wheat
- Tree nuts
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 6. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Orzo, Grape and Pistachio Salad brings together 1 lb orzo pasta, 2 cups red grapes, 2 cups pistachios, shelled and toasted in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 4 hrs 20 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 6 servings.
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Equipment
saucepan, pot, colander, mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- 2 cups red grapes
- 2 cups pistachios, shelled and toasted
- 1 cup basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup walnut oil
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
Instructions
Toast pistachios: Take 1 cup of pistachios and put in a saucepan with the walnut oil.
Warm the oil and nuts together, be careful not to boil.
Saute garlic in a little olive oil.
Prepare orzo from package instructions.
When orzo has been drained, mix in enough of the pistachio/walnut oil mixture to coat the pasta.
Add lemon juice to taste.
Mix in sauteed garlic.
Add grapes, and half the basil.
Chill for several hours, or overnight.
Before serving, add rest of basil, salt and pepper to taste, and the rest of the pistachios.
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