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Italian Orzo Salad

Italian Orzo Salad
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
12 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

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
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition 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.
© Taste of Home 2013