Simple & Delicious Orzo Salad
Ingredients
Orzo Salad:
- 1 box orzo (1lb)
- 1 can (15 ounce) of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained & rinsed
- 1¾ cups red & yellow tomatoes (grape or cherry), halved
- ¾ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ⅛ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Vinaigrette (recipe to follow)
Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare orzo according to package directions.
- Transfer the orzo to a large wide bowl, rinse, and toss until the orzo cools slightly. Set aside orzo to cool completely.
- Toss the orzo with the chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, mint, and ½ cup of vinaigrette.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Red Wine Vinaigrette:
Add the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk ingredients, then and gradually blend in the oil while whisking. Add salt and pepper to taste.