Coleslaw Orzo Salad
Serves 4
10 mins prep
10 mins cook
25 mins total
A crunchy, light twist on orzo salad - this Coleslaw Orzo Salad is made with a light and tasty citrusy dressing, toasted almonds for crunch, and dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness. Take a moment to read the notes below the recipe for tips on customizing the dressing to your liking!
Orzo Slaw
Orange Dressing
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Cook 1 cup of orzo according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cool water to cool the orzo completely.
While the orzo is cooking, prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and mix. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
⅕ ¼ orange juice⅕ 1 rice vinegar⅕ 1 olive oil⅕ 1 honey⅕ 1 Dijon mustard⅕ ¼ salt⅕ ⅛ pepper⅕ ¼ garlic powder⅕ ¼ onion powderAdd the coleslaw to the dressing and mix. Let sit while the orzo finishes cooking.
⅕ 3 coleslaw mixDice the scallions.
⅕ 2 scallionsToast the almonds in a large dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown, stirring frequently.
⅕ ⅓ slivered almondsMix it all together: Add the cooked, drained orzo to the large bowl with the coleslaw and dressing. Add the diced scallions, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries. Stir, and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with additional scallions, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries. Serve chilled or room temperature.
⅕ ⅓ dried cranberries⅕ 1 red pepper flakes
