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Jennifer Aniston’s Style Pasta Salad with Barilla Orzo

Name: Jennifer Aniston’s Style Pasta Salad with Barilla Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup Barilla Orzo pasta; 1 1/2 cups English cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios; 3/4 cup plant-based feta, crumbled into small pieces; To taste Salt and black pepper; For the vinaigrette; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, freshly juiced; 2-3 tbsp maple syrup to taste; To taste Garlic powder; To taste Salt and black pepper

24 minutes

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This viral orzo pasta salad inspired by Jennifer Aniston has shot up in popularity, thanks to the star herself! It's no wonder it's been so successful — it's plant-based, with fresh mint and pistachios. This recipe by Sara Girard of @ma.cuisine.de.tous.les.jours also brings you premium Barilla Orzo pasta in a quick and easy vinaigrette, giving you more time to experience 'Il dolce far niente.'

Ingredients

4 servings

1 cupBarilla Orzo pasta

1 1/2 cupsEnglish cucumber, diced

1/2 cupred onion, finely chopped

1 1/2 cupschickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/4 cupfresh mint, chopped

1/2 cupunsalted pistachios

3/4 cupplant-based feta, crumbled into small pieces

To tasteSalt and black pepper

For the vinaigrette

1/4 cupolive oil

1lemon, freshly juiced

2-3 tbspmaple syrup to taste

To tasteGarlic powder

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

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Barilla Orzo pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and let cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, chop the vegetables, fresh herbs, and feta. Add to the Barilla Orzo pasta once cooled, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

Step 3

In a small mason jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and shake until emulsified. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and Barilla Orzo pasta, and mix well to coat evenly.

Step 4

Refrigerate for a few hours or serve immediately.

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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