Italian Orzo salad (risoni) with CRISPY SALAMI BITS
Ingredients
- Soup pasta250 g
- Salt3 tsp
- Extra virgin olive oil2 tsp + ⅓ cups
- Salami250 g
- Kalamata olive · sliced1 cup
- Arugula2
- Cherry tomato400 g
- Bell pepper1
- Red onion½
- Colby jack cheese1 ½ cups
- Red wine vinegar3 tbsp
- Garlic1
- Basil · dried1 tsp
- Chili flake · flakes¼ tsp
- Oregano · dried1 tsp
- Sugar½ tsp
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the salt and risoni, and cook according to the packet (about 10 minutes). Drain, rinse, and shake off excess water well.
- Transfer the pasta to a large bowl, toss with the olive oil, and let it cool.
- Shake the dressing ingredients together in a jar.
- Put the salami in a cold large non-stick pan with no oil. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until light golden. Drain on paper towels; it will crisp as it cools.
- Set aside a third of the salami for topping. Add all remaining salad ingredients to the risoni and toss.
- Pour over the dressing and toss well.
- Sprinkle with the reserved salami and serve, ideally at room temperature.
Summarized from RecipeTin Eats's video. Watch it for the details.
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