Sungold Tomato Salsa Cruda with Orzo

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Yield
8 servings (serving size: 1 cup pasta mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese)
By Jeanne Thiel Kelley
August 2008
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Sungold tomatoes are little orange-gold cherry tomatoes with a delicious sweet flavor. The salsa cruda, an uncooked sauce, would be a tasty and pretty addition to your next backyard barbecue.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 4 cups Sungold tomatoes, halved (about 2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shaved Parmesan cheese

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 161
  • Caloriesfromfat 28%
  • Fat 4.9g
  • Satfat 1.3g
  • Monofat 2.3g
  • Polyfat 0.6g
  • Protein 6.4g
  • Carbohydrate 23.6g
  • Fiber 1.9g
  • Cholesterol 4.4mg
  • Iron 0.8mg
  • Sodium 325mg
  • Calcium 81mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Rinse with cold water; drain well.

Step 2

Combine pasta, tomatoes, and next 8 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl; toss to coat. Top with cheese.

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Ratings & Reviews

dory92064's Review

dory92064
September 28, 2009
I loved this. The flavor is outstanding and it's so quick and easy to prepare. No changes to the recipe, except I omitted the tomatoes -- but that did not diminish the flavor. Next time I'll include the tomatoes. It's going to be hard choosing between CL Parmesan Orzo and this recipe -- both are outstanding.