ORZO VEGETABLE SALAD IN TOMATO TULIPS

ORZO VEGETABLE SALAD IN TOMATO TULIPS 1/2 c. Orzo pasta 1/2 c. whole kernel corn 1/2 c. carrots, finely chopped 1/2 c. celery, finely chopped 1/2 c. red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 c. cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 c. yogurt 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1 green onion, rough chop 1 tsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 8 tomatoes Celery leaves (garnish)

Cook orzo; drain. Combine orzo, corn and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. In food processor bowl; add parsley and next 3 ingredients and process until smooth. Add wine vinegar, salt and pepper to orzo mixture; stir well. Cover and chill.

Core tomatoes; cut each into 4 wedges, cutting to but not through, base of tomato. Spread wedges slightly apart and place on plates. Spoon orzo mixture into tomatoes. Garnish with celery leaves, if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

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