* Exported from MasterCook *
ORZO SALAD WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Pasta
Dressings
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Orzo pasta *
2 bn Scallions -- chopped
1 md Red bell pepper
1 1/2 c Thinly sliced celery
=== Dressing ===
2 tb White wine vinegar
1 Lemon -- juice only
1/3 c Green Pesto Sauce **
1 c Mayonnaise
1 c Olive oil
Salt -- to taste
Freshly ground black -
Pepper -- to taste
* Note 1: Available in Italian Markets.
** Note 2: See the "Green Pesto Sauce" recipe which
is included in this collection.
Cook the pasta in lightly salted water until al
dente. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
Meanwhile core, seed and finely chop the bell
pepper; prepare scallions and celery.
Combine the drained pasta in a large bowl along
with the scallions, bell pepper and celery.
Mix the ingredients for the dressing until smooth.
Add to the pasta and vegetables and fold together
until all is combined. Salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate. Toss a couple of times while chilling.
This recipe serves 8.
Comments: Orzo is simply rice-shaped pasta. It
works great in such a salad because it will not get
soggy even after a couple of days.
Recipe Source: THE FRUGAL GOURMET by Jeff Smith
From the 09-02-1992 issue - The Springfield Union-News
Formatted for MasterCook II by: Joe Comiskey
{*Prodigy Service ID # JPMD44A} on 09-07-1995
Re-formatted to Meal Master by: Nancy Filbert
{*Prodigy ID# LRCE87A} Oct. 1995
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