Lemony Orzo

Written by: Berk Bahceci

Lemony Orzo

This is a salad with a passport. The base is unmistakably Aegean — orzo, kalamata olives, feta, fresh dill, and a generous pour of our Lemon Infused Olive Oil whisked with lemon juice, lemon zest, and a touch of honey. Then we dare a detour to Spain: crispy jamón ibérico, oven-baked until it shatters like glass, piled on top. Salty-bright, served chilled. The kind of dish that turns a side into the main course, and that everyone at the table asks about before they ask for seconds.

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices of Jamón Ibérico, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ Tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp Heraclea Lemon-Infused Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 small shallot, diced (40g)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups (50 g) arugula light chopped
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
  • 70 g crumbled feta
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

Steps:

Crispy Jamón Ibérico

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). 
  2. Arrange the jamón slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 
  3. Bake for 12 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp. 
  4. Transfer to a plate to cool; the jamón will continue to crisp as it cools.

Orzo Salad

  1. Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon-fused olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Then add the diced shallots.
  3. Once mixed, combine the cooled orzo, arugula, olives, feta, and dill. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Crumble the crispy jamón over the top just before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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