Salads

Pistachio Chewy Bite Orzo Salad

Serves 4-6

 

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups organic orzo

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon sea salt

 

8-10 leaves fresh mint, finely chopped

½ bulb fresh fennel, finely chopped

4 Pistachio Chewy Bites for pistachios and cranberries

½ teaspoon sea salt, plus to taste

¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and zest of ½ lemon

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

 

Directions:

Fill a medium saucepot about ¾ full with water and bring to a boil.  Add olive oil and sea salt. Add orzo and prepare according to directions, about 9 minutes. Drain.

 

Transfer cooked orzo into a large bowl and add mint, fennel, 4 roughly chopped Pistachio Chewy Bites, sea salt, pepper, fresh lemon juice and zest, and olive oil. Toss together until well mixed.  Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. 

 

Source: Spork Foods