Recipe: Orzo Salad With Feta, Olives and Bell Peppers [edit]

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Yield: 8 servings

[edit] Ingredients

12

ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

2

tablespoons olive oil plus

½

cup olive oil

1 ½

cups crumbled seasoned feta cheese, such as

basil and tomato - (abt 6 oz)

1

cup chopped red bell pepper

1

cup chopped yellow bell pepper

¾

cup pitted Kalamata olives

4

green onions chopped

2

tablespoons drained capers

3

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1

tablespoon white wine vinegar

1

tablespoon minced garlic

1 ½

teaspoons dried oregano

1

teaspoon Dijon mustard

1

teaspoon ground cumin

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

3

tablespoons pine nuts toasted

[edit] Preparation

Step 1

Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add crumbled feta cheese, chopped bell peppers, Kalamata olives, green onions and capers.

Step 2

Combine lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard and cumin in small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Add dressing to orzo mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Step 4

Garnish salad with pine nuts; serve.

Step 5

This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.

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