Name: Barilla Cranberry, Turkey and Goat Cheese Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 3/4 box Barilla Orzo pasta; 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey or chicken, chopped; 10 Brussels sprouts, chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 200 g goat cheese, crumbled; 3 green onions, chopped; For the dressing; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, or white vinegar; 1 tbsp grainy mustard; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1/2 lime or lemon, juiced; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Cranberry, Turkey and Goat Cheese Orzo Pasta Salad

23 minutes

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This versatile pasta salad by Frédérike Lachance-Brulotte of @folksandforks is a mix of high-quality Barilla Orzo pasta, tender turkey, cranberries and creamy goat cheese, perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. Try substituting the turkey for chicken or any other leftovers you have available, or just omit the protein completely to create the perfect side dish!

Ingredients

5 servings

3/4 boxBarilla Orzo pasta

1 1/2 cupscooked turkey or chicken, chopped

10Brussels sprouts, chopped

1/2 cupdried cranberries, chopped

1/2 cupwalnuts, chopped

200 ggoat cheese, crumbled

3green onions, chopped

For the dressing

1/3 cupolive oil

2 tbspbalsamic vinegar, or white vinegar

1 tbspgrainy mustard

1 tspDijon mustard

2garlic cloves, chopped

2 tspmaple syrup

1/2lime or lemon, juiced

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a pot of salted boiling water, cook Barilla Orzo pasta until al dente. Drain and bring to room temperature.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the Barilla Orzo pasta with the turkey, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, walnuts, goat cheese, green onions and dressing.

Step 3

Combine all the ingredients, then stir. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you prepare this salad in advance, keep half of the dressing to mix before serving so it stays fresher and tastier.

Orzo

Orzo is a small, rice-like pasta that adds Mediterranean flair to any dish. Its versatility shines in soups and salads, making it a go-to option for Canadian cooks looking to infuse their meals with a touch of premium, Mediterranean charm.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

9 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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