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Orzo Salad with Feta, Olives and Bell Peppers Recipe

Orzo Salad with Feta, Olives and Bell Peppers Recipe

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Orzo Salad with Feta, Olives and Bell Peppers

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 oz orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
2 tbsp plus 1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups crumbled seasoned feta cheese (such as basil and tomato; about 6 oz)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
4 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp drained capers
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Directions:

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.
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.
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.)
Garnish salad with pine nuts; serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	543.71 Kcal (2276 kJ)
Calories from fat	434.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.28g	74%
Cholesterol	102.38mg	34%
Sodium	336.44mg	14%
Potassium	137.1mg	3%
Total Carbs	11.7g	4%
Sugars	4.1g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.48g	6%
Protein	16.78g	34%
Vitamin C	50.8mg	85%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	20.9mg	116%
Calcium	149.4mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	320.5 Kcal (1342 kJ)
Calories from fat	256.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.46g	74%
Cholesterol	60.35mg	34%
Sodium	198.33mg	14%
Potassium	80.82mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.9g	4%
Sugars	2.42g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	6%
Protein	9.89g	34%
Vitamin C	30mg	85%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	39%
Iron	12.3mg	116%
Calcium	88.1mg	15%

* 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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bitter
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