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Recipes

Orzo Tomato and Green Bean Salad

Written on January 01, 2005

Wondering what to do with your abundance of cherry tomatoes? This salad is a nice change from regular pasta salad. The sprinkling of feta cheese adds a nice finish to an already tasty salad!

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes Cooking Time: Just Orzo Yield: 6-8 servings

2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 tablespoons Bertolli olive oil
1 c. cooked orzo (follow pkg. directions)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb. frozen pkg. cut green beans, thawed
2 cloves minced garlic
20 cherry tomatoes: sliced in half
1/4 c. feta cheese
1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Pour cooked orzo into large bowl and add green beans, cherry tomatoes and basil.
Stir until well blended.
Add vinegar, Bertolli olive oil, pepper and garlic.
Sprinkle feta cheese on top and chill.
Right before serving, toss salad blending in cheese.