Saturday, May 22, 2010

Mrs. Waite's Orzo Salad

Growing up, I had a really close group of girlfriends.  One friend's mom, Mrs. Waite, made this delicious orzo salad (pictured in the previous post) for bbqs and lobster bakes.  It was always a huge hit.  We pestered her so often for the recipe that she was inspired to make us all cookbooks.  When we graduated from high school, we each received a copy of the Waite Family Cookbook, which includes the recipe for orzo salad.  It's so simple and so delicious. Thanks, Mrs. Waite!


Cook 1 lb of orzo.  Allow it to cool.

Toast 1/2 cup of pine nuts at 250 degrees for 4 or 5 mins.  Be careful not to burn them!

Combine these two ingredients, along with:

1/2 cup olive oil
3 tbs lemon juice (I just used the juice from one lemon)
1 cup scallions, sliced
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 pint cherry tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

And there you have it! Perfect for a summer picnic.

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