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Italian Orzo Salad Recipe

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This light pasta salad is an ideal summer side dish for any potluck or picnic. It’s also great for a weeknight dinner. —Cindy Springsteen, Denver, Colorado

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Italian Orzo Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
1-3/4 cups (7 ounces ) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add pasta. Return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, basil, onions and spinach. Drain pasta; add to tomato mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.
Just before serving, stir in cheese and pine nuts. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 288 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 630 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Orzo Salad in Simple & Delicious June/July 2010, p29

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Reviewed on May. 06, 2013 by valanddansmith

This was really, really good! May leave out the cucumbers next time because they just don't seem to hold up too well in pasta salads. This makes a ton so it's great to bring for a potluck or party. Can't wait to have some of the leftovers for lunch today!

Reviewed on May. 19, 2011 by shdc58

Easy to make, tastes delicious. This has become the dish that people request I bring to pot lucks. I really like that the dressing is one that can safely be out on a buffet table.

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by RenaGam

I made this recipe for my son's birthday party last year and had so many requests for it, I included it in the thank you notes!

It is really tasty!

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2010 by lenfinger

Terrific! I love the combination of fresh spinach and basil. The dressing is really tasty too. I can only find feta cheese in 4-oz packages, so I made up the difference with cubed mozzarella cheese...yummy!

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2010 by anngemmel

This is super delicious and a hit even with my 3 teens who are a bit more selective! Super as a light summer supper with some fresh fruit and a loaf of crusty bread.

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2010 by cindylelea

This recipe was not only simple to make, it tastes light and refreshing!

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2010 by ayearous

Not only was this recipe insanely easy to make, it was delicious! I love how versitile it is as well, I added the seasonal vegetables I had on-hand to make it cheaper and fresher and unique to my family's tastes. Overall a great recipe!