Name: Barilla Orzo and Wild Rice Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Barillla Orzo pasta; 2 cups wild rice, cooked; 1 cup celery, diced raw; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1 cup Vidalia onion, diced; 1 Lemon, juiced; 5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 4 tbsp pomegranate seeds; 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Orzo and Wild Rice Pasta Salad

30 minutes

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It’s not every day you can add both fruits and veggies to your favourite pasta dish. This wholesome recipe brings together al dente Barilla Orzo pasta with nutty wild rice and a medley of carrots, celery, pomegranate seeds and fresh alfalfa sprouts, in a delicious lemon and olive oil dressing. Toss this vegetarian meal together in under 30 minutes for a quick lunch or dinner!

Chef Lorenzo Boni Recipes

Ingredients

4 servings

1/2 cupBarillla Orzo pasta

2 cupswild rice, cooked

1 cupcelery, diced raw

1 cupcarrots, diced

1 cupVidalia onion, diced

1Lemon, juiced

5 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

4 tbsppomegranate seeds

1/2 cupalfalfa sprouts

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook Barilla Orzo pasta and rice separately, drain and cool down.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook onion on medium high-heat for 2 minutes, add carrots , sauté 1 more minute, season with salt and pepper and cool down as quick as possible.

Step 3

Toss all veggies with rice, pasta, olive oil and lemon. Top with pomegranate seeds and alfalfa sprouts before serving.

Orzo

Orzo is a small, rice-like pasta that adds Mediterranean flair to any dish. Its versatility shines in soups and salads, making it a go-to option for Canadian cooks looking to infuse their meals with a touch of premium, Mediterranean charm.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

9 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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