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Red, White, and Blue Orzo Salad

Published: Jun 22, 2016 · Modified: Dec 11, 2024 by Kit · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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Ready for a really easy recipe that is perfect to serve on the Fourth of July? This Red, White, and Blue Orzo Salad is made with strawberries, blueberries, goat cheese, and orzo seasoned with balsamic vinegar and it is a fitting addition to your holiday celebration. It's a bright, colorful, and festive side dish loaded with summertime berry flavor. Strawberries with balsamic and goat cheese is my favorite savory flavor combination for strawberries, and the blueberries and orzo are a delicious addition.

Orzo Salad

Orzo is a tiny rice-shaped pasta that cooks in just 10 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, you can slice the strawberries. This side dish comes together really easily in under 15 minutes - and it's the prefect savory side dish to bring to a summertime event.

This is not one of those recipes where the proportions are not exact. You can adjust them to make them your own, and you can add extra ingredients (like basil or mint) if you like.

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What are your big Fourth of July plans? This year I will be in London for my baby niece's baptism, and we still be spending the Independence Day holiday with my American cousin in also lives London. I love that both Charles and I have family in London - it gives us both special reasons to visit! (And if you have any London restaurant recommendations I would love them).

Red, White, and Blue Orzo Salad

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup Orzo
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 cup sliced Strawberries
  • 1 cup Blueberries
  • ½ cup Goat Cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo in salted water until al dente - this will take about 9 minutes. Then drain and pour into a bowl.
  • Stir the olive oil and balsamic vinegar into the orzo. Let cool.
  • Top the orzo with the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and goat cheese. Drizzle more balsamic vinegar over if necessary.

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Comments

  1. Jenn Lake says

    June 22, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    This looks so good! I love the flavor combination of berries and goat cheese! Have a great day!
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  2. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    June 26, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    What an interesting combination of flavors! I think it sounds really delicious. I'm going to try this !! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner Sunday Link up!
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  3. AZ@...And a Dash of Cinnamon says

    June 27, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    Interesting! I've never tried to do sweet with orzo. Nice patriotic twist ;)
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  4. Samantha @ SammyApproves.com says

    June 28, 2016 at 3:07 am

    This looks really light and yummy! Thanks for joining the Family Joy linky party!
    Reply
  5. DearCreatives.com says

    July 01, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    Looks really good! Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party. pinned & shared. Have a great 4th!
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  6. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    July 02, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    This looks delish and it's perfect for the Fourth of July weekend! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
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  7. Monica says

    July 08, 2016 at 1:13 am

    Looks so yummy and festive! Saving this recipe, I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing with us at #HomeMatterParty
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