Basil & Mint Orzo Salad

Submitted by Jen in Victoria

"From foodnetwork.com (adapted)."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3⁄4 cup orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

directions

1. Pour the broth into a saucepan and bring 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.
2. Drain the orzo and transfer to a large wide bowl. Set aside to cool completely.
3. Meanwhile, mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper and oil in a blender; pour over pasta and mix well.
4. Add tomatoes, onion, basil and mint; stir well. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.

Reviews

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This is delicious!!!!