Black Bean-and-Orzo Salad

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 C. cooked orzo (rice shaped pasta)
• 1 C. chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 C. chopped purple onion
• 1/2 C. chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 C. chopped fresh basil
• 1 (15 1/2 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 C. red wine vinegar
• 3 T. water
• 2 T. balsamic vinegar
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 1/2 t. sugar
• 1 t. pepper
• 3/4 t. salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well, and set aside.

Combine red wine vinegar and next 7 ingredients in a bowl, and stir well. Pour over orzo mixture, and toss well. Cover and chill

1 cup 374 cal, 3.9g fat, 70.8 carbs, 4.5g fiber, 412mg sodium