eCook Meal
Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad
with baby tomatoes, pickled red onion & fresh dill
Perfect for a picnic or summer dinner. Orzo pasta salad is loaded with slivers of pickled red onions & peppers, juicy baby tomatoes, fresh dill and brightened with a tangy apple cider & honey vinaigrette. Topped with tender slices of ostrich fillet and dollops of creamy sour cream. It’s a yes from us.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
ORZO DELICIOUS
Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the orzo with 200ml of boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Once boiling, cook the orzo for 7-10 minutes until al dente. Remove from the heat, drain if necessary, and toss through ½ the rub and a drizzle of oil.
QUICK PICKLE
In a small bowl, combine the Dressing, the sliced onion, and seasoning. Set aside to pickle.
SIZZLING STEAK
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich steak dry with paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter (optional) and the remaining rub to baste the steak. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season.
KEEP IT FRESH
Drain the pickled onions and reserve the pickling liquid. In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the chopped pickled peppers, the halved baby tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the chopped Dill, and the pickled onions (to taste). Drizzle over the reserved pickling liquid, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
PLATE UP!
Plate up the orzo salad. Top with the Ostrich slices. Dollop over the sour cream and garnish with the remaining dill. All yours, Chef!
ORZO DELICIOUS
Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the orzo with 400ml of boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Once boiling, cook the orzo for 7-10 minutes until al dente. Remove from the heat, drain if necessary, and toss through ½ the rub and a drizzle of oil.
QUICK PICKLE
In a small bowl, combine the Dressing, the sliced onion, and seasoning. Set aside to pickle.
SIZZLING STEAK
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich steak dry with paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter (optional) and the remaining rub to baste the steak. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season.
KEEP IT FRESH
Drain the pickled onions and reserve the pickling liquid. In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the chopped pickled peppers, the halved baby tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the chopped Dill, and the pickled onions (to taste). Drizzle over the reserved pickling liquid, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
PLATE UP!
Plate up the orzo salad. Top with the Ostrich slices. Dollop over the sour cream and garnish with the remaining dill. All yours, Chef!
ORZO DELICIOUS
Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the orzo with 600ml of boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Once boiling, cook the orzo for 7-10 minutes until al dente. Remove from the heat, drain if necessary, and toss through ½ the rub and a drizzle of oil.
QUICK PICKLE
In a small bowl, combine the Dressing, the sliced onion, and seasoning. Set aside to pickle.
SIZZLING STEAK
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich steak dry with paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter (optional) and the remaining rub to baste the steak. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season.
KEEP IT FRESH
Drain the pickled onions and reserve the pickling liquid. In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the chopped pickled peppers, the halved baby tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the chopped Dill, and the pickled onions (to taste). Drizzle over the reserved pickling liquid, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
PLATE UP!
Plate up the orzo salad. Top with the Ostrich slices. Dollop over the sour cream and garnish with the remaining dill. All yours, Chef!
ORZO DELICIOUS
Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the orzo with 800ml of boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Once boiling, cook the orzo for 7-10 minutes until al dente. Remove from the heat, drain if necessary, and toss through ½ the rub and a drizzle of oil.
QUICK PICKLE
In a small bowl, combine the Dressing, the sliced onion, and seasoning. Set aside to pickle.
SIZZLING STEAK
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich steak dry with paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter (optional) and the remaining rub to baste the steak. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season.
KEEP IT FRESH
Drain the pickled onions and reserve the pickling liquid. In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the chopped pickled peppers, the halved baby tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the chopped Dill, and the pickled onions (to taste). Drizzle over the reserved pickling liquid, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
PLATE UP!
Plate up the orzo salad. Top with the Ostrich slices. Dollop over the sour cream and garnish with the remaining dill. All yours, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R181.66
for 4 servings · R45.41 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Red Onion needs 1Sliced Red Onions 70 g R16.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R16.99
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Dressing needs 120 mlBalsamic Vinaigrette Dressing 300 ml 300 ml at R62.99 · 40% of packR25.20
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Free-range Ostrich Fillet needs 600 gOstrich Cubes 500 g 500 g at R75.99 · 1.20× packR91.19
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Sour Cream needs 125 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 50% of packR19.50
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Fresh Dill needs 15 gMild Dill Gherkins 780 g 780 g at R63.99 · 2% of packR1.23
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Orzo Pasta needs 400 mlOrzo Pasta 500 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Baby Tomatoes
- Pickled Bell Peppers
- NOMU Provençal Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad?
The preparation time for Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad with baby tomatoes, pickled red onion & fresh dill is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad with baby tomatoes, pickled red onion & fresh dill?
The total time required to make Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad with baby tomatoes, pickled red onion & fresh dill is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad?
Baby Tomato, Dill, Dressing, Green Leaves, NOMU Provençal Rub, Orzo Pasta, Ostrich, Pickled Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Sour Cream
What is the nutritional information of Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad?
Calories: 778, Carbs: 87 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.8 grams, Sugar: 22.2 grams, Salt: 651 grams
How do I prepare Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad?
SIZZLING STEAK: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich steak dry with paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter (optional) and the remaining rub to baste the steak. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season. ORZO DELICIOUS: Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the orzo with 400ml of boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Once boiling, cook the orzo for 7-10 minutes until al dente. Remove from the heat, drain if necessary, and toss through ½ the rub and a drizzle of oil. QUICK PICKLE: In a small bowl, combine the dressing, the sliced onion, and seasoning. Set aside to pickle. KEEP IT FRESH: Drain the pickled onions and reserve the pickling liquid. In a salad bowl, combine the cooked orzo, the chopped pickled peppers, the halved baby tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the chopped dill, and the pickled onions (to taste). Drizzle over the reserved pickling liquid, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. PLATE UP!: Plate up the orzo salad. Top with the ostrich slices. Dollop over the sour cream and garnish with the remaining dill. All yours, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad?
Baby Tomato, Dill, Dressing, Green Leaves, NOMU Provençal Rub, Orzo Pasta, Ostrich, Pickled Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Sour Cream
How many calories does Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad have?
778 calories
How much fat content does Ostrich & Orzo Pasta Salad have?
grams