Basil & Mint Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Basil & Mint Orzo Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

Servings: persons

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

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth, 3/4 cup orzo pasta, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Basil & Mint Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil & Mint Orzo Salad

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