Orzo Primavera Pasta Salad
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 200 g orzo
- • 1 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- • 1 tbsp pickled vegetable vinegar ((the pickling liquid from a jar of pickles))
- • 1 tbsp water
- • salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- • 1/2 red onion (peeled and finely diced)
- • 1/4 red pepper (deseeded and finely diced)
- • 1/4 green pepper (deseeded and finely diced)
- • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- • 14 cherry tomatoes (halved)
Preparation Steps
Place the orzo in a large saucepan and add the turmeric. Cover with salted boiling water. Cook according to the packet instructions; this is usually 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile make the dressing: To a small bowl, add the red wine vinegar, oregano. lemon juice, pickled veg vinegar, and water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Remove the orzo from the heat and drain into a sieve. Run through cold water to cool it down and stop it from overcooking. Drain well.
Tip all the ingredients into a large bowl, check the seasoning and add some more salt and pepper if necessary. Mix well and serve sprinkled with some more chopped fresh parsley, if you wish.