Geoffrey Zakarian's Mediterranean Orzo Salad | The Kitchen

This orzo salad has crunch, sweetness, brightness and is the perfect side dish for any meal! Pouring the dressing over the pasta while it is still warm is essential to making sure it absorbs all the flavors. #GeoffreyZakarian #FoodNetwork #TheKitchen #Greek #PitaSandwiches Watch Geoffrey on #TheKitchen, Saturdays at 11a|10c and #StreamOnMax: https://foodtv.com/StreamOnMaxYT! Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/3NlhSU7 Subscribe to Food Network ▶ https://foodtv.com/3RLCgkh Talented food experts gather in the kitchen to share lively conversation and delicious recipes. From simple supper ideas to the latest food trends, they cover all things fun in food! Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Mediterranean Orzo Salad RECIPE COURTESY OF GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN Level: Easy Total: 25 min Active: 20 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients Dressing: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill 3 tablespoons chardonnay vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more as needed 2 tablespoons tahini 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Salad: One 8-ounce package orzo 1/2 cup chopped Castelvetrano olives 1/2 cup chopped Greek pepperoncini 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion Chopped fresh dill and fresh dill sprigs, for garnish 5 ounces feta, crumbled 1 cup chopped cucumber Directions For the dressing: Add the oil, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, tahini, mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a mason jar with a lid and shake to emulsify. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Set aside. For the salad: Cook the orzo according to the package instructions, taking 2 minutes off the package cook time so as not to overcook. Drain the orzo and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the orzo while it’s still hot. Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the olives, pepperoncini, onion, chopped dill and half the feta and fold gently to combine. Test and add more salt, pepper, olive oil or lemon juice as needed. To serve, crumble the remaining feta over the top, then add the cucumbers and a few more sprigs of fresh dill. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodnetwork Geoffrey Zakarian's Mediterranean Orzo Salad | The Kitchen | Food Network https://youtu.be/9JHc2sJ1JGg