Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Red and yellow peppers, diced cucumber, tender spinach and lemon juice gives a fresh touch to orzo pasta, kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Nutritional Highlights: Red bell peppers help maintain skin and boost your immune system due to high vitamin A, C and antioxidant properties.
Recipe Created By: Kristen Winston CateringRecipe From: Tennessee Home and Farm
Ingredients
Orzo Salad:
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 English cucumber, peeled and diced
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- To prepare vinaigrette, whisk lemon juice, salt and oregano. Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly.
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- When cooked, run under cool water until room temperature. Drain completely.
- Toss orzo with vinaigrette and salt to taste.
- Add remaining vegetables and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
- Serve at room temperature topped with feta cheese.
Recipe From: Farm Flavor - www.farmflavor.com
http://farmflavor.com/mediterranean-orzo-salad/
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