Fried Green Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad
The Seasonal Meal Bundle features a mix of produce, pantry, and fresh ingredients to create a complete meal. This bundle includes items and a recipe to make an orzo pasta salad with all the flavors of a a fried green tomato.
Ingredients:
- 1lb green tomatoes
- .5 oz fresh basil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ lb orzo
- ½ cup whole milk yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 8oz mozzarella pearls
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Dice green tomatoes and toss with a generous pinch of salt. Set aside and let the tomatoes release moisture.
- Boil a pot of water with salt, and cook orzo 5-7 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Make the dressing by combining yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and 1 clove of grated garlic. Reserve the other clove of garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan, and toast panko breadcrumbs with the second clove of grated garlic.
- Lastly, slice fresh basil into ribbons. Toss basil, orzo, green tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and dressing. Serve with toasted breadcrumbs on top.
