Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/4 cups orzo pasta
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped - divided
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, very thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Place orzo pasta, chicken broth, water, and half the chopped red bell pepper into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until orzo are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Allow to cool.
Place orzo into a large salad bowl with remaining red bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Mix in cucumbers, feta cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss salad well. Drizzle 2 more tablespoons olive oil over top of salad. Refrigerate 1 hour, tossing once or twice; season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	221.64 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat	157.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.51g	27%
Cholesterol	28.18mg	9%
Sodium	642.96mg	27%
Potassium	176.15mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.99g	3%
Sugars	3.59g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	5%
Protein	5.76g	12%
Vitamin C	19mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	5.5mg	30%
Calcium	164mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	100.42 Kcal (420 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.93g	27%
Cholesterol	12.77mg	9%
Sodium	291.32mg	27%
Potassium	79.81mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.07g	3%
Sugars	1.63g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	5%
Protein	2.61g	12%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	2.5mg	30%
Calcium	74.3mg	16%

* 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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