Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
salt
1 lb orzo
1 large red bell pepper, 1/4 in. diced
1/2 cup greek olive, seeded and diced in 1/4 's ( kalamata)
1/4 tsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped onion
3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp basil, chopped
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
fresh ground pepper
1/4 lb feta cheese
pepperoncini pepper
tomato

Directions:

Boil 4 Qts. Water, add 1 tbls. Oil and 1 Tbls. Salt.
Add Orzo and cook till al dente. Drain and toss in 1 Tbls. Olive Oil, let cool.
Pit the Olives and 1/4 them, and dice the Red Bell Pepper and set aside.
Combine the Basil, Garlic, Onion, Red Crushed Pepper, Lemon juice, Red Vinegar, 6 Tbls. Olive Oil and season with pepper and a pinch of salt and mix well.
In a mixing bowl, combine the Orzo, Red Pepper and olives. Fold in the dressing and toss well.
Refrigerate until ready to serve (Up to 8 hours).
Top with Feta Cheese just before serving and toss to combine.
Add your optional ingredients and mix.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	251.22 Kcal (1052 kJ)
Calories from fat	202.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.46g	35%
Cholesterol	15.45mg	5%
Sodium	327.92mg	14%
Potassium	69.93mg	1%
Total Carbs	9.56g	3%
Sugars	2.48g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	5%
Protein	3.87g	8%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	86.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	192.82 Kcal (807 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.24g	35%
Cholesterol	11.86mg	5%
Sodium	251.69mg	14%
Potassium	53.67mg	1%
Total Carbs	7.34g	3%
Sugars	1.9g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	5%
Protein	2.97g	8%
Vitamin C	13.5mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	12%
Iron	5mg	36%
Calcium	66.1mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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