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Greek Orzo Salad

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 8 servings.
This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and a zesty dressing—give it extra interest. —Judy Roberts, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 12 pitted ripe or Greek olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  • 1. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large serving bowl, toss orzo with 2 teaspoons oil.
  • 2. In another bowl, combine onion, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and remaining 4 tsp. oil; pour over orzo and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, gently stir in tomatoes, cucumber, olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 167 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

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