Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
  • 1/3 cup chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olive
  • 1 cup finely chopped radicchio
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced

Method

  • Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender.
  • Drain well.
  • Transfer to large bowl.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegar and olives and toss to blend.
  • Let stand until cool. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.).
  • Mix chopped radicchio, pine nuts, chopped basil, and garlic into orzo mixture.
  • Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve.