Monday, June 28, 2010

Citrus Orzo Pasta Salad


1 lb orzo pasta
1 Cup shredded carrots
1 Cup Edamame pods shelled
1/4 Cup finely diced red onion
1/2 Cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper


Dressing:
3/4 Cup orange juice
1/4 Cup lime juice
1 Cup fresh cilantro
1/2 Cup fresh basil
1/2 Cup fresh mint
1 small shallot
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 Cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
3/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Bring large pot of well salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta to boiling water. After two minutes add edamame beans. Cook until pasta is cooked. Allow pasta and beans to cool. Transfer cooled pasta and beans to large bowl. Add carrot and red onion.

For dressing, combine all other ingredients in blender. Pour half the dressing over pasta and stir. Add 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill for about twenty minutes before serving. You may have more dressing than needed; save the remainder to add to a salad or as a marinade for chicken or fish.

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