Ingredients
The following ingredients have 8 Servings
- 4 cups seeded diced tomatoes ( try to find the ripest possible)
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic crushed in a garlic press
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked and rinsed garbanzo beans (or one 14-15 ounce can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
Instruction
- In a medium bowl combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Park the mixture on the counter for 2 to 3 hours.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
- After the 2 to 3 hours "marinating" time, combine the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, cucumber, orzo and olives. Stir in the parsley and basil. Re-season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to take to the picnic.
