LEMONY ORZO TWO BEAN SALAD

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Green beans pair with Progresso® cannellini beans in this refreshing pasta salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina (rice-shaped) pasta (6 oz)
1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 can (15 or 19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
3 tablespoons sliced green onions (3 medium)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding green beans during last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking time. Cook until pasta and green beans are tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
In large bowl, mix cooked orzo and green beans and all remaining salad ingredients except feta cheese; stir gently. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.
Meanwhile, in small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake all dressing ingredients until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; stir gently to coat. Top with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g