Description
This Apple, Celery & Almond Orzo with Honey Mustard recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Tender orzo pasta combined with crisp apples, crunchy celery, nutty almonds, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a tangy honey mustard dressing.
Ingredients
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Orzo Pasta:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
Salad:
- 1 apple, diced
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup almonds, sliced or chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Cook the orzo according to package instructions in salted boiling water until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, diced apple, sliced celery, almonds, dried cranberries, and parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Chill for 10 minutes or serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- For a vegan version, swap honey for maple syrup or agave nectar.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
