ORZO SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orzo
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups red and yellow teardrop tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
About 3/4 cup Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover the pan and bring the broth 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 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 beans, tomatoes, onion, basil, mint, and enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.
  • Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Yield: 1 3/4 cups

Sharon Njeri
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I would not recommend this salad.


Azeez Dare
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This salad is not worth the effort.


Samz Vis
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out mushy.


Oscar Cano
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This salad is a bit bland.


snowy
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I found the dressing to be a bit too lemony for my taste.


Sk_Emon_ Kumar
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Muhammad Maaz
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this salad is so flavorful that I don't even mind it.


Hajiya Zainab
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Grace Opoku
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I love the versatility of this salad. I've added different vegetables and herbs each time I've made it and it's always delicious.


Maria Morais
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This orzo salad is the perfect make-ahead meal. It's easy to transport and it's always a hit at picnics and potlucks.


K y o m u g i s h a S p e a c h i o z a
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's a healthy and delicious way to use up leftover vegetables.


Dandre Heath
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


DEMA Dema
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Sanyu Nankya
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This orzo salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love that it's made with fresh vegetables and herbs, and the lemon-tahini dressing is to die for.


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