tomato and orzo salad

Name: Tomato and Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: - salt; 1 1/4 cup(s) orzo pasta; 1/2 pound(s) green beans, trimmed and cut in thirds; 2 large lemons; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 2 teaspoon(s) oregano, fresh chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 pound(s) ripe tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 4 ounce(s) ricotta salata cheese crumbled or parmesan cheese shaved

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Susan Matthews

Wilmington, NC

Updated on Apr 22, 2013

Sounds so good I wanted to post this! I love fresh tomatoes!!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

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Ingredients

- salt
1 1/4 cups orzo pasta
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in thirds
2 large lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
2 teaspoons oregano, fresh chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ripe tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 ounces ricotta salata cheese crumbled or parmesan cheese shaved

How To Make tomato and orzo salad

Step 1

In 4-quart saucepan, heat 3 quarts of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add orzo; heat to boiling and cook 4 minutes. Add green beans and cook until orzo and beans are tender, about 4 minutes longer. Drain well.

Step 2

Meanwhile, from lemons, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice. In large bowl, with wire whisk, mix oil, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and lemon peel and juice until blended.
Step 3

Add warm orzo and beans to dressing in bowl and toss well. Gently stir in tomatoes and cheese.
Step 4

Each serving: About 340 calories, 12g protein, 44g carbohydrate, 14 total fat (6g sat.), 26mg cholesterol, 1,010mg sodium.
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