Apricot Orzo Salad

December 15, 2012 by • 5 Comments

Tis the season….for entertaining and good recipes.  This is one has become one of my favorite dishes to serve at home when friends stop by. It is so easy to make and ready to serve when you are.

Apricot Orzo Salad 1

Apricot Orso Salad

Ingredients:

1  (7-oz.) pkg. orzo pasta

3/4  cup diced dried apricots

1/2  cup dried cranberries

1/2  cup chopped green onions

1/2  cup chopped cilantro

1/4  cup rice vinegar

1/2  cup olive oil

1/2  tsp. salt

1/8  tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions:

Cook orzo pasta according to package directions; drain, and place in large bowl.  Chop apricots and add to the pasta along with the cranberries, onions, and cilantro.  In a jar with a tight fitting lid add oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.  Shake well and pour over contents of bowl, mixing well to coat the pasta.

Enjoy !

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5 Responses to “Apricot Orzo Salad”
  1. Char says:
    December 18, 2012 at 5:41 am

    Moni, this looks delish! I’ve never had orzo pasta or used rice vinegar! I bet its really good with the dried apricots and cranberries! I am going to make this the next time we have our ladies bible study at my house! They LOVE to try new things! :) Thanks for sharing!

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    • admin says:
      December 18, 2012 at 9:43 am

      Char, I’m so glad you stopped by, I hope you and the ladies will enjoy the apricot orzo salad next time you meet. I want to wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas!

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  2. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says:
    December 26, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    seriously Moni! this redcipe looks great too! love orzo! I’d love if you have a chance to stop by and link up. http://www.dearemmeline.blogspot.com/2012/12/tis-season-of-holiday-leftovers-cheesy.html

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