Thursday 6 September 2012

Orzo. Basil, Mint and Tomato Salad!

Orzo Pasta Salad With Tomatoes, Basil & Mint

1 C Orzo Pasta
4 C Chicken, or Vegetable broth or water
1/2 Purple onion
1 Pint Cherry Tomatos
1/2 C Chopped Basil
1/2 C Chopped Mint
1 Can Garbanzo Beans

Red Wine Vinegarette

Cook Pasta in Salted water, or Broth, drain well
Slice tomatoes in half.
Dice purple onion.

Mix all ingredients together in bowl, add drained Garbanzo beans and toss with Red wine Vinegarette.

Red Wine Vinegarette

1 C Red Wine Vinegar or Pomagranite Vinegar
1/2 C Olive Oil
2t honey
1/4 c lemon juice
2 t salt

Fresh cracked pepper

Whisk all ingredients and toss with salad! Serve at room Temperature. Great for picnics!
The whisk below is great to make the vinegarette! Click on the whisk for more information!
This recipe is adapted from a cook book by Giada Di Lorentis!

Check out this cute Rainbow whisk and the wonderful bowl below! The bowl makes a perfect back drop for this colorful salad!