Lunch
Artichoke Sausage Chorizo Salad
Ingredients
1 orzo pasta
4 links
2 fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 red wine vinegar
1/4 extra virgin olive oil
1 crumbled feta cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1 frozen or canned artichoke hearts, thawed, drained and quartered
1/2 green onions, chopped
This orzo pasta salad recipe comes packed with herbs, cheese and Aidells Artichoke & Garlic Sausage. Once you try this artichoke salad, you'll want to make it again and again.
Directions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, grill or pan-fry the sausages until nicely browned. Allow to cool slightly then slice into ½" rounds.
- Drain the pasta and place in a large mixing bowl with the sausage. While the pasta is still warm, toss in the remaining ingredients, except the feta cheese, salt and pepper. Allow to cool and then chill for at least an hour. Just before serving, toss the salad with the feta and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
