Orzo Salad

Recipe courtesy Giadia De Laurentis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Beach Party

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RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(296)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

Orzo Salad
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
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

Directions

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.

Red Wine Vinaigrette

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

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

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Comments & Reviews

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Mindy Burien, WA 01-18-2010
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I love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. I have tweaked it a bit to suit my family taste. I sub'ed roasted tomatoes for the fresh and cilantro... for the basil. I have read reviews commenting on the onion flavor being strong. The last time I made this I roasted the onions which added a sweet onion-y taste-try this. Yummy!Read more
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Ashley Anchorage, AK 12-04-2009
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Light and Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this salad as is, but I added extra tomatoes. It was delicious.
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Karla Douglasville, GA 12-03-2009
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No Leftovers
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is just a delicious side for any meal or add fahita style chicken (purchased) as I sometimes do and make it the main... dish. The fresh basil is a must. I have yet to serve this to anyone who didn't love it. Sometimes I leave out the mint and garbanzos. You can experiment and add whatever appeals to you. Giadas recipes never seem to fail me.Read more
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Sandra oakley, CA 11-25-2009
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made it today to serve for Thanksgiving, and it's great to serve immediately. I love the fresh flavors of the mint &... vinaigrette. I added more beans (since I doubled the recipe), 1 can of garbanzo and 1 can of kidney, and instead of orzo I used couscous (couldn't find orzo at Trader Joes, weird!) and it came out perfect! I suggest everyone to at least try adding the mint, because it does add a freshness & zing to it (I usually don't like mint either, but it's really good!) There was still leftover vinaigrette, so cut it in half or 1/3 if you can. Read more
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Paula Sewell, NJ 11-19-2009
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Crowd Pleaser!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was looking for something different to serve at one of my childrens birthday party. I came across this receipe and I made... it. It was so easy and quick... everyone went crazy over it. They loved it!!! Everytime I make this everyone tells me how good it is. I think it tastes even better the next day. This is one receipe I will always keep!Read more
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Kathy Owings Mills, MD 09-08-2009
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simple and tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad was simple to make and very tasty, it travels well and tastes better after sitting a day. It is not the typical... summer pasta salad so works beautifully as a dish to bring to those summer picnics and potlucks. I would make sure not to cook the orzo more than 7 minutes as it gets kinda gluey and gummy as it cools. I substituted vidalia onion for the red onion because I find the red to be overpowering. Thanks Giada!Read more