Showing posts with label kale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kale. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Christmas in Summer Salad

This is my new favorite lunch sidedish. I got the idea from a buffet item at Whole Foods. I call it Christmas in Summer Salad!
It's really fast to make. All it is:
  • orzo
  • kale
  • red pepper
  • italian seasoning (like this)
  • olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • salt 
  • black pepper
  • garlic cloves

I start by cutting the kale up in really small pieces. Then I steam the kale for a few minutes. After the kale is done, I use the same boiling water to cook the orzo. While the orzo is cooking, I dice the red pepper. I also pour some olive oil in a bowl and add a splash of balsamic vinegar. I love my Italian seasoning grinder! I use it on almost everything. I grind a generous amount in the oil. Then add some salt and grind some black pepper. Then I press one or two garlic cloves and add it to the oil. After the orzo is done, I rise it and let it sit a bit. Then I stir all the ingredients together.