Meatless Monday: Warm Orzo Salad

Warm Orzo Salad with Zucchini & Tomatoes
This recipe was shared with the senior community at the Flanner House Inc of Indianapolis, in partnership with Foodlovetog. 

Warm Orzo Salad with Zucchini & Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup orzo
8 cups water
1 Tbsp Butter or Olive oil for sauteing
1 large zucchini, chopped
Pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 large shallot, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. fresh thyme, minced
Juice 1/2 Lemon 
salt and pepper to taste



DIRECTIONS:
Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add orzo pasta to salted water and cook about 7-9 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add zucchini, cherry tomatoes, shallot and garlic. Sauté until zucchini is tender.

Remove from heat and add thyme, lemon juice salt and pepper, stirring well. Then toss with orzo until well combined. Serve immediately.
Serves 4 

Meatless Monday: Fresh Watermelon Salad

Fresh Watermelon Salad

A refreshing way to enjoy the popular summer fruit, watermelon.

Ingredients

1. 1 medium seedless Watermelon diced into medium chunks.
2. 1/3 cup of crumbled feta cheese
3. Juice of 1 large lime
4. 1 Tablespoon of Balsamic Vinegar
5. 2 tablespoons of minced Mint Leaves + leaves for garnish
6. Fresh Black Pepper
7. 1 heaping Teaspoon of minced onion (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine Watermelon, lime juice, Balsamic Vinegar, minced onion, mint, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
2. Toss gently to combine.
3. Top with fresh Black pepper and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled.