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Checkerboard Orzo Salad

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Ingredients

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8 ounces medium-sized ripe fresh tomatoes
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
3 ounces soft mild goat cheese
4 ounces uncooked orzo pasta

Nutritional information

387.1
Calories
124 g
Calories From Fat
13.8 g
Total Fat
9 g
Saturated Fat
33.6 mg
Cholesterol
227.6 mg
Sodium
48.2 g
Carbs
3.2 g
Dietary Fiber
5.1 g
Sugars
17.6 g
Protein
223g
Serving Size

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Checkerboard Orzo Salad

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    This was wonderful! So little effort for such great flavor. used cherry tomatoes just because I think they are a little sweeter. I was amazed at how much "juice" came off the tomatoes after they sat for an hour. The goat cheese made it creamy and tangy. Big hit with my family. Thanks sugarpea!

    • 100 min
    • Serves 2
    • Easy

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    Checkerboard Orzo Salad, An adaptation of a wonderful salad by Rozanne Gold, a favorite cookbook author The checkerboard happens when small cubes of tomato are tossed with the orzo Goat cheese melted into the warm pasta makes it luscious Cook time is resting time , This was wonderful! So little effort for such great flavor used cherry tomatoes just because I think they are a little sweeter I was amazed at how much juice came off the tomatoes after they sat for an hour The goat cheese made it creamy and tangy Big hit with my family Thanks sugarpea!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Cut the Tomatoes Into 1/3" Cubes; Place in a Bowl and Sprinkle With Salt, Pepper and Thyme Leaves; Set Aside at Room Temperature For 1 Hour.

    2
    Done

    Boil Orzo in Salted Water Until Tender; Drain and Return to the Pot Off the Heat; Stir Until Moisture Is Evaporated; Add Goat Cheese and Stir Until Melted.

    3
    Done

    Add Half of the Tomatoes and All the Juices; Toss Gently to Combine and Season With Salt to Taste; Pour Salad Onto Serving Platter and Top With Remaining Tomatoes.

    4
    Done

    Serve Warm or at Room Temperature.

    Silas Martinez

    Pizza perfectionist crafting crispy crusts and gooey cheese for savory satisfaction.

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