Orzo & Date Salad

Orzo & Date Salad

Orzo & Dates Salad: Sweet, Savory, and Simply Irresistible 

Do you love pasta salads as much as we do? If so, you're in for a treat. This Orzo and Dates Salad is light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. It’s one of those dishes that’s unexpectedly amazing—the kind you try once and then crave again and again.

What makes it special? It’s all about the contrast:
✨ The natural sweetness of the dates
✨ The crunch of pistachios and pine nuts
✨ The rich, gritty texture of shaved parmesan
✨ Brightness from lemon juice and scallions
All tied together with a simple drizzle of good olive oil.

It’s the perfect side dish for dinner and makes an equally delicious light lunch the next day. Trust us—this one’s going on repeat.


Orzo & Date Salad

Ingredients

  • 16 oz orzo

  • A handful of dates, chopped

  • ¼ cup pistachios

  • ¼ cup pine nuts

  • Shaved parmesan cheese (as much as you’d like!)

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 cup chopped scallions

  • Olive oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions—we like it just past al dente for a softer bite.

  2. Drain and let cool slightly, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.

  3. Add chopped dates, pistachios, pine nuts, scallions, and shaved parmesan.

  4. Dress the salad with fresh lemon juice, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Toss well and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
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