Black Bean and Orzo Salad
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
16
ingredients
- 1 can black beans
- 2 cups fresh green beans, chopped
- 1 cup red pepper, chopped
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 4 -6 ounces fat free creamy garlic dressing
- fresh parsley
- fresh cilantro
- salt
- pepper
directions
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- Do not cook in oil.
- Rinse under cold water Clean and cut beans and pepper.
- Microwave for 60-90 seconds to soften slightly (this better matches the vegetables to the other textures in the salad) Toss together all ingredients.
- Add more or less spice and dressing to your liking.
- The flavors will mellow with time.
- I make this the night before and taste/reseason the next day or right before serving.
- If you find the flavors harsh, adding a little Splenda helps much like with pasta sauce.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Pabbit
United States
I have lived all over the USA but my heart is in the MidWest. I bake for fun, to the point where I have to keep a rolodex of people to give things to in order to spread it around!