Cold salad with gluten-free orzo, anchovies and capers
Looking for a simple, quick, and flavorful recipe for your summer meals or balanced lunches? Try this gluten-free orzo salad with anchovies and capers , a gourmet creation featuring gluten-free orzo from Création Delicia , a Quebec company proudly committed to producing healthy and tasty foods.
Why choose Création Delicia gluten-free orzo?
Our gluten-free orzo is made with carefully selected ingredients to offer you a healthy alternative to wheat, without compromising on taste or texture. Whether you have celiac disease or are simply looking for a more digestible option, our orzo is the perfect base for a variety of recipes, like this Mediterranean salad.
Ingredients for 2 servings
- 150 g of gluten-free orzo Creation Delicia
- 6 anchovy fillets in oil (adjust to taste)
- 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, whole or halved
- 1 large handful of fresh basil , roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp capers , rinsed and drained
- Zest + juice of ½ fresh lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Cook the gluten-free orzo in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain again. Pour into a large serving bowl.
- In a small skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil . Gently fry the minced garlic with the anchovy fillets until softened (1 to 2 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
- In the bowl containing the gluten-free orzo, add:
- Cherry tomatoes (raw or lightly fried)
- Fresh basil
- Capers
- The cooled garlic-anchovy mixture
- Lemon zest and juice
- The rest of the olive oil
- Mix well and season generously with pepper. There's no need to add salt; the anchovies and capers already provide a good natural salinity.
Chef's tips
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For an even more Mediterranean touch, add some black olives or crumbled feta cheese.
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This salad keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator, perfect for your meals prepared in advance.
Création Delicia's gluten-free orzo, perfect for your soups and cold salads
A simple, healthy and 100% gluten-free recipe
At Création Delicia , we believe it's possible to eat well while respecting everyone's needs. With our gluten-free orzo , you can create nourishing, quick-to-prepare, and most importantly, flavorful dishes. Try this orzo salad with anchovies and capers and rediscover healthy cooking in a new light!
Enjoy your food !
