ORZO AND ARTICHOKE SALAD 
1 1/2 c. Orzo, rice shaped pasta
3/4 c. olive oil
9 oz. pkg. frozen artichoke hearts
1/2 c. chicken broth
1 lg. egg yolk
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. dijon mustard
2 tbsp. minced fresh basil
2 oz. minced prosciutto
2 oz. grated Parmesan
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. minced parsley leaves
Basil leaves for garnish

In kettle of boiling water cook Orzo for 7 to 8 minutes until just al dente. Drain and refresh it under cold water. Drain Orzo well and in a bowl toss it with 1/4 cup of the oil. In a small saucepan simmer artichokes in the broth for 6 to 7 minutes or until just tender. Drain them well and add to Orzo. In a small bowl whisk together the egg yolk, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Add remaining 1/2 cup oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until it is emulsified. Whisk in minced basil and pour over Orzo mixture. Add prosciutto, Parmesan, lemon juice, parsley and toss and garnish with basil leaves. Serves 4.

recipe reviews
Orzo and Artichoke Salad
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 Cathy (California) says:
I've been making this dish for years. To avoid raw eggs, I use Egg Beaters. I also prefer artichoke CROWNS to hearts & if you buy them marinated instead of frozen, you can use the marinade as a dressing base, adding a hi quality EVOO and vinegar. Also marinated artichokes don't require cooking. For acolrie reduction, I keep oil to a minimum & use broth in combination with other dressing ingredients. I use much more basil for flavor and color, cut into tiny chiffonade. Dish can be prepped day ahead except basil & grated cheese added at serving & fluffed with a fork.
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 Jana Zetterman (Illinois) says:
This the tastiest pasta salad I have tasted in a long long time.

 

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