Orzo Grape And Pistachio Salad
This was one of my favorite side dishes served at our wedding. I plan to make it a lot. Pistachios and grapes are such a surprise in pasta salad but we love it!!
Steps
Toast pistachios: take 1 cup of pistachios and put in a saucepan with the walnut oil.
Warm the oil and nuts together , be careful not to boil.
Saute garlic in a little olive oil.
Prepare orzo from package instructions.
When orzo has been drained , mix in enough of the pistachio / walnut oil mixture to coat the pasta.
Add lemon juice to taste.
Mix in sauteed garlic.
Add grapes , and half the basil.
Chill for several hours , or overnight.
Before serving , add rest of basil , salt and pepper to taste , and the rest of the pistachios.
Ingredients
orzo pasta, red grapes, pistachios, basil, lemon juice, walnut oil, garlic cloves