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Orzo Salad With Feta Recipe

Orzo Salad With Feta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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16 oz uncooked orzo pasta , prepared according to directions, drained and cooled (be sure to salt water be fore adding orzo)
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 tsp flavorful extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 dash red wine vinegar
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup black olives, pitted, halved, rinsed, well drained (good quality olives, such as kalamata)
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 cup firm feta cheese, cubed
1/4-1 tsp salt ( according to taste)
pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
garlic, crushed (1/2 clove) (optional)

Directions:

In a large glass bowl, mix the cooked orzo (which has been drained and cooled to just above room temperature) with the mayonnaise. Stir in olive oil and mix well. Add a dash of vinegar and stir. (If using crushed garlic, mix in now.).
Stir in all the chopped ingredients, adding the cheese last (to keep it from crumbling too much during mixing).
Add a little pepper and stir. Taste the mixture before deciding how much salt to add (some brands and varieties of olives are much saltier than others).
For the best flavor, refrigerate this for a few hours and then let come to room temperature before serving.
NOTE: if the salad seems too dry before serving, add a little more mayo, a drop of red wine vinegar and a tablespoon or two of milk. Adjust the salt, if needed.
TO TRY: I haven't tried it yet but I'm thinking that this recipe might be good with plain Greek yogurt substituted for some of the mayo mixture, a sprig or two of mint finely chopped with the parsley and the addition of half a peeled and chopped English cucumber.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	195.34 Kcal (818 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.1g	22%
Cholesterol	21.92mg	7%
Sodium	777.44mg	32%
Potassium	114.02mg	2%
Total Carbs	13g	4%
Sugars	4.44g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	6%
Protein	4.77g	10%
Vitamin C	17.9mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	113.4mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.94 Kcal (511 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.8g	22%
Cholesterol	13.68mg	7%
Sodium	485.32mg	32%
Potassium	71.17mg	2%
Total Carbs	8.12g	4%
Sugars	2.77g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	6%
Protein	2.98g	10%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	21%
Calcium	70.8mg	11%

* 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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