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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Recipe for an easy Mediterranean orzo salad with tomatoes, olives, artichokes and basil - This vegan salad is a great BBQ side dish! :-)
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3
Author Sina

Ingredients

For the Orzo Salad

  • 2 cups orzo
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 handfull basil
  • 1/2 cup black olives I used about 15 black olives
  • 1/3 cup artichokes in oil
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/2 block firm tofu (7 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt
  • pepper

For the Dressing

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil I used about 5 dried tomatoes

Instructions

  • Cut the tofu into cubes and marinate for at least an hour in a mixture of one tablespoon of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and one teaspoon of oregano.
  • Cook the orzo according to the instructions on the package.
  • Prepare the dressing: Place the sun dried tomatoes, the olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, and the garlic into a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes and the olives in halves. Chop the green onions into rings. Cut the artichokes into small pieces. Chop the basil leaves.
  • Rinse the cooked orzo with cold water. Add the salad dressing and stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper and let it sit for a while. If you want, add some more balsamic vinegar.