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ORZO CONFETTI SALAD

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Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Pasta

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 1/2 c Orzo -- rice shaped pasta -uncooked -Salt 1/3 c Carrots -- finely chopped 1 Tomato, plum -- seeded & finely -chopped 1/3 c Green pepper -- finely chopped 1/3 c Celery -- chopped 1/3 c Red onion -- finely chopped 1/3 c Parsley -- fresh; minced Black pepper -- frshly ground 1 Belgian endive -- up to 2 heads -leaves separated 1 Radicchio -- up to 2 heads -leaves separated -----DRESSING----- 3 tb Vinegar, white wine 1 t Dijon mustard 6 tb Olive oil Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add orzo and 1 tbsp salt and boil for about 8 minutes,or until pasta is tender but still slightly firm. Turn orzo into a sieve, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and drain well. Dressing: In a small bowl, combine vinegar and mustard, then whisk in oil. Bring small saucepan of water to boil over high heat, add carrots, and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander. In a large bowl, combine orzo, carrots, tomato, green pepper, celery, onion and parsley. Add dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine well. Serve with endive and radicchio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -