Ingredients

  • 1 pound orzo
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped Italian parsley leaves
  • 6 lemons

Method

  • In salted, boiling water, cook the orzo until al dente.
  • Strain and cool.
  • Whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, toss the orzo together with the tomatoes, parsley, and olive oil mixture.
  • Season, to taste, with salt and fresh ground pepper.
  • For the lemon cups:
  • Cut a small piece off both tips of the lemon.
  • Make sure the cut does not expose any flesh, only pith.
  • Cut the lemon evenly in half across the diameter.
  • Use a spoon to remove the flesh of the lemon and scrape the skin clean, being careful not to cut or damage the skin.
  • To assemble:
  • Fill each lemon cup with the orzo salad and arrange on a platter for service.