3/4 C orzo
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 C chicken broth - canned or fresh
1/2 package frozen artichoke hearts (9 oz. pkg.) - thawed
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. dijon mustard
2 tbsp. fresh basil - minced
2 ea. green onions - finely chopped
1/3 C prosciutto - sliced, chopped
1/3 C fresh parmesan (about 1 oz.) - grated
2 tbsp. fresh parsley - chopped
Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until aldente.
Drain. Rinse under cold water and drain again. Transfer orzo to large
bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to combine.
Bring chicken broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Add artichokes
and simmer 3 minutes. Drain. Mix artichokes into orzo.
Whisk vinegar, lemon juice and mustard in small bowl. Whisk in
remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in basil. Pour dressing over orzo.
Add all remaining ingredients and toss well. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
Serve chilled.


