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dill pickle orzo salad

Quick Dill Pickle Orzo Salad

Delicious Quick Dill Pickle Orzo Salad recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package ShiftSetGo orzo pasta
  • 1 tbsp Primal Kitchen or Sir Kensington's avocado mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tbsp juice from dill pickles
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
  • 1/8 tsp ground dried dill
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • sea salt, as needed
  • black pepper, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Bring 4 cups of lightly salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Place the unopened pouch of ShiftSetGo orzo pasta into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and let the orzo simmer for 9 minutes. Carefully remove the pouch from the water, drain, then transfer the orzo pasta into a small bowl. Set aside to cool completely before proceeding. I like to spread the orzo out a bit to help it cool faster and prevent sticking.
  • Once the orzo has cooled, add the avocado mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, minced fresh dill, dried parsley flakes, ground dried dill, onion powder, and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper to the bowl with the orzo. Stir everything well to combine, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly distributed. For a brighter flavor, I like to add a bit of extra fresh dill at the end if you have it on hand.
  • Serve the orzo pasta salad immediately, or refrigerate it until ready to serve. Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes can help the flavors meld together nicely.