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Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (2 1/4 oz) can sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
fresh basil leaves ( optional) or parsley sprig, for garnish (optional)
1 (1 oz) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar

Directions:

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
Mix orzo, bell pepper, cheese, olives and chopped fresh basil in a large bowl. (If using dried basil, add to dressing.).
Whisk together salad dressing & seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and sugar.
Stir dressing into orzo mixture.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Garnish with basil leaves before serving, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	158.86 Kcal (665 kJ)
Calories from fat	112.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.52g	19%
Cholesterol	13.1mg	4%
Sodium	202.87mg	8%
Potassium	70.78mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.54g	3%
Sugars	2.88g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	4%
Protein	3.01g	6%
Vitamin C	31.8mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	13.7mg	76%
Calcium	69.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.15 Kcal (570 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.73g	19%
Cholesterol	11.22mg	4%
Sodium	173.86mg	8%
Potassium	60.66mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.46g	3%
Sugars	2.47g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	4%
Protein	2.58g	6%
Vitamin C	27.3mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	26%
Iron	11.7mg	76%
Calcium	59.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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