Orzo Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Herbs
- 8 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 1/4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sliced pitted oil-cured olives
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
- Drain.
- Rinse under cold water; drain well.
- Transfer to medium bowl; cool.
- Whisk vinegar and lemon juice in small bowl; gradually whisk in oil.
- Pour dressing over orzo.
- Mix in remaining ingredients.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Can be made 2 hours ahead.
- Let stand at room temperature.
- Stir before serving.)
orzo, sherry wine vinegar, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, tomatoes, green onions, olives, fresh basil, fresh mint, fresh italian parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/orzo-salad-with-heirloom-tomatoes-and-herbs-109781 (may not work)