- Level: Easy
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 605
- Total Fat
- 40 g
- Saturated Fat
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 49 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 7 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Protein
- 13 g
- Cholesterol
- 5 mg
- Sodium
- 907 mg
- Level: Easy
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 6 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 605
- Total Fat
- 40 g
- Saturated Fat
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 49 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 7 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Protein
- 13 g
- Cholesterol
- 5 mg
- Sodium
- 907 mg
Ingredients
Red Wine Vinaigrette:
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:
- 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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Recipe Review Highlights
The salad is celebrated for its light, refreshing flavors with a prominent combination of fresh mint and basil. The use of orzo pasta offers a unique texture compared to traditional pasta salads.
Common substitutions include using different types of pasta such as farro or couscous, replacing or omitting beans with alternatives like black beans or chicken, and altering the dressing by reducing vinegar or using balsamic vinegar instead.
This salad is frequently used for summer gatherings, BBQs, picnics, and potlucks due to its easy preparation, refreshing taste, and ability to be made ahead of time.
