Name: Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Diced Tomatoes 28 oz, drained; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 (14.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup diced English cucumber; 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, cooked and drained; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean including tart red wine vinegar, creamy garbanzo beans, crunchy cucumber, vine-ripened diced tomatoes, lemon juice, tangy Kalamata olives, bright parsley and salty feta. All come together in this simple, satisfying salad.

Ingredients

1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Diced Tomatoes 28 oz, drained
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced English cucumber
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Step one

In a medium bowl combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place mixture on the counter for 2 to 3 hours to marinate.

Step two

After the 2 to 3 hours “marinating” time, combine the tomato mixture, garbanzo beans, cucumber, orzo, lemon juice and olives. Stir in the parsley, basil and cheese.Chill until ready to serve.