My orzo & arugula salad with bell pepper vinaigrette tastes like a summertime harvest at its peak. Sautéed peppers, shallots, and garlic become the flavorful base for this salad, lending slightly sweet notes to balance out the tanginess of the vinegar and zesty lemon. The best part? This salad is served best at room temperature, making it the perfect prep ahead, end-of-summer party dish.
couples well with barbecues, cookouts, and end-of-summer parties
This Orzo & Arugula Salad with Bell Pepper Vinaigrette is just begging for you to take it to your next summer hangout (hello, Labor Day weekend). Seasoned orzo and peppery arugula are tossed with sautéed peppers, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes, along with fresh cucumber and more tomatoes (blistered + fresh is the way to go). And the dressing?! The dressing is pure magic. Bell pepper infused olive oil lends a slight sweetness to the vinaigrette, really rounding out the whole dish.
Grab a summer spritzer and let’s get to making the best Orzo & Arugula Salad with Bell Pepper Vinaigrette!
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