Black Bean And Orzo Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 can black beans
• 2 cups fresh green beans, chopped
• 1 cup red pepper, chopped
• 8 ounces orzo pasta
• 4 -6 ounces fat free creamy garlic dressing
• fresh parsley
• fresh cilantro
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook orzo according to package directions.
• 2 do not cook in oil.
• 3 rinse under cold water clean and cut beans and pepper.
• 4 microwave for 60-90 seconds to soften slightly (this better matches the vegetables to the other textures in the salad) toss together all ingredients.
• 5 add more or less spice and dressing to your liking.
• 6 the flavors will mellow with time.
• 7 i make this the night before and taste/reseason the next day or right before serving.
• 8 if you find the flavors harsh, adding a little splenda helps much like with pasta sauce.