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Barilla Cowboy Caviar Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Barilla Cowboy Caviar Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 box Barilla Orzo pasta; 1 chorizo sausage, cubed; 3 tomatoes, cut brunoise style; 1 red or green bell pepper, cut brunoise style; 1 jalapeño, chopped; 1/2 can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 3/4 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned; Tostitos for serving; For the vinaigrette; 1/3 cup cilantro; 1 small French shallot; 1 Garlic clove; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 tsp wine or cider vinegar; 1 Lime, juiced; 1 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp ground chipotle; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; To taste salt and ground pepper

35 minutes

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Also known as Texas caviar, this colourful bean salad with smoky chorizo, crumbled feta cheese and perfectly al dente Barilla Orzo pasta is an easy and flavourful recipe for any occasion! More than just a chip dip, the Barilla Cowboy Caviar Orzo Pasta Salad stands as a delicious meal on its own, and is a perfect appetizer to take along to parties and potlucks.

Ingredients

6 servings

1/2 boxBarilla Orzo pasta

1chorizo sausage, cubed

3tomatoes, cut brunoise style

1red or green bell pepper, cut brunoise style

1jalapeño, chopped

1/2 canblack eyed peas, rinsed and drained

1/2 canblack beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cupfeta cheese, crumbled

3/4 cupcorn kernels, fresh or canned

Tostitos for serving

For the vinaigrette

1/3 cupcilantro

1 smallFrench shallot

1Garlic clove

1/3 cupolive oil

1/4 cupcold water

2 tspwine or cider vinegar

1Lime, juiced

1 tsphoney

1/2 tspground chipotle

1/2 tspground cumin

To tastesalt and ground 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

In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the Barilla Orzo pasta until al dente. Drain, then let cool.

Step 2

Using a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, cook the cubed chorizo over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until browned. Remove and let cool.

Step 3

When ready, combine all the ingredients and mix.

Step 4

Serve with crumbled Tostitos and additional feta cheese.

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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