Broad Bean Salad Recipe With Orzo

1. First of all, if using fresh broad beans, remove the beans from the pods and shell the larger ones. (You will be left with around 250 grams of broad beans)
2. Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil and blanch the beans for no longer than two minutes.
3. Drain immediately and run them under cold water to prevent further cooking.
4. Boil your orzo according to the pack instructions.
5. Once cooked, drain and, again, run under cold water to prevent the orzo from overcooking.
6. Give your orzo a light drizzle of olive oil and toss around to prevent it from sticking together.
7. Add your broad beans, orzo and the rest of your salad ingredients to a serving bowl or plate and gently mix.

For The Salad Dressing & Garnish

1. Add your olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning to a small bowl or jar and mix or shake rigorously.
2. Pour the dressing over your broad bean salad and stir in gently.
3. Do a taste test and add more seasoning or lemon if necessary.
4. Take your chillies, one at a time and hold them with tongs.
5. Flash each one over a naked flame so that they become charred in places. This only takes a second or so.
6. Cut the chillies horizontally into around four pieces and arrange over the top of your salad.