So I had a party to attend last night, and it was a potlucky thing, and I wasn't sure what to bring. Luckily, JP suggested my orzo salad, and that is what I made. You can make it too, without spending much or sweating over the proverbial stove. Here's how:
Buy a pound of orzo. The other ingredients you'll need are fresh basil, fresh Italian parsley, garlic, olive oil, salt and a nice big red pepper.
Chop up a big ol' pile (recipe says cup and a quarter) of basil. Also, a smaller amount (half a cup) of parsley. Finely mince about four or five cloves of garlic. Throw all this into a large bowl; pour in a quarter cup olive oil and quarter teaspoon salt. Mix everything together.
Boil the orzo, maybe nine minutes, till tender. Drain it well, then stir the warm pasta into the other ingredients. Put the bowl into your fridge for several hours and, before serving, stir in the diced red pepper.
Voila! Other than having garlicky fingers, you'll be happy with the results, and people will scarf it down, if my party was any indication.
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