BASIL & MINT ORZO SALAD
Make and share this Basil & Mint Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jen in Victoria
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour the broth into a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
- Drain the orzo and transfer to a large wide bowl. Set aside to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper and oil in a blender; pour over pasta and mix well.
- Add tomatoes, onion, basil and mint; stir well. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 669, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 7.1
ORZO AND GARBANZO BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL AND MINT
I make this Orzo salad a lot during the Spring and Summer. I'm totally addicted to it. My whole family loves it and it's perfect for an outdoor picnic or concert where you can bring a meal. During the summer, I'll grow the basil, mint and tiny tomatoes so all I have to have on hand is the orzo, chicken broth, garbanzo beans and...
Provided by Patricia Naveira
Categories Pasta Salads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Bring broth to a boil in a large heavy sauce pan over high heat. Stir in Orzo. Cover partially and cook stirring frequently until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite. About 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer the orzo to a large wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly. Set aside to cool completely. Toss the orzo with the rest of ingredients and enough blush vinaigrette to coat. You may not use all the vinaigrette. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste and serve chilled or at room temperature.
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