Orzo Green Bean And Fennel Salad With Dill Pesto Recipes

ORZO, GREEN BEAN, AND FENNEL SALAD WITH DILL PESTO

Steps:

• Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to plate. Add orzo to same boiling water. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally; drain.
• Blend dill, oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in mini processor until almost smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Cut beans crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in large bowl. Add orzo, cucumber, and fennel; mix in dressing. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

BLACK BEAN-ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix beans, olives, tomatoes, onions and cilantro in large bowl.
• Mix oil, lime juice, cumin, pepper and salt; toss with bean mixture. Stir in pasta.
• Let stand for 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Serve at room temperature as a side dish or on spinach

ORZO AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook orzo 4 minutes. Add green beans; continue cooking until beans are tender and orzo is al dente, 5 to 6 minutes more.
• Drain orzo, and return to saucepan. Mix in lemon juice and oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

LEMONY ORZO TWO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, adding green beans during last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking time. Cook until pasta and green beans are tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• In large bowl, mix cooked orzo and green beans and all remaining salad ingredients except feta cheese; stir gently. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.
• Meanwhile, in small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake all dressing ingredients until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; stir gently to coat. Top with feta cheese.

ORZO AND BLACK BEAN SALSA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions.
• Drain and rinse well.
• Combine all ingredients.
• Toss to mix well.