Mediterranean Orzo Salad

A wholesome salad with the flavor of my favorite ranch dressing.

INGREDIENTS :

Salad:
1 cup Orzo pasta
1 can (2 – 1/4 oz.) Sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (best to add the dried basil to the dressing below)

Dressing:
1 packet (1 oz.) Hidden Valley The Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
3 Tablespoons olive oil
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Cook orzo pasta according to package directions, cook without salt. Drain, rinse with cold water.

Mix orzo, olives, red pepper, feta cheese, and fresh basil in a large bowl.

Whisk together seasoning & salad dressing mix, oil, vinegar and sugar. Stir dressing into orzo mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil or parsley

Attributed to: Sunny days in Southern California

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