Zucchini And Orzo Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 zucchini, grated
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups basil leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 lb orzo pasta
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• pepper
• 1 cup kalamata olive
• basil sprig, garnish

Recipe

• 1 place zucchini in colander and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt, toss and let drain for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. squeeze dry and transfer to a large bowl, fluffing to seperate strands of zucchini.
• 2 in a food processor mix together the basil and olive oil for 1 minute and then drop garlic through the feed tube and blend until smooth. add to zucchini.
• 3 in a saucepan bring chicken broth to a boil. stir in 1 tablespoon salt and orzo and return to a boil. reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally (10 minutes). drain. add to zucchini, toss. cool to room temperature.
• 4 before serving add lemon juice and pepper. garnish with basil sprigs and olives, toss.