A wholesome salad with the flavor of my favorite ranch dressing.<\/p>\n
INGREDIENTS :<\/p>\n
Salad:
\n1 cup Orzo pasta
\n1 can (2 – 1\/4 oz.) Sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained
\n1 cup diced red bell pepper
\n1\/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
\n1\/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1\/2 teaspoon dried basil (best to add the dried basil to the dressing below)<\/p>\n
Dressing:
\n1 packet (1 oz.) Hidden Valley The Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
\n3 Tablespoons olive oil
\n3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
\n1 teaspoon sugar<\/p>\n
DIRECTIONS:<\/p>\n
Cook orzo pasta according to package directions, cook without salt. Drain, rinse with cold water.<\/p>\n
Mix orzo, olives, red pepper, feta cheese, and fresh basil in a large bowl.<\/p>\n
Whisk together seasoning & salad dressing mix, oil, vinegar and sugar. Stir dressing into orzo mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.<\/p>\n
Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil or parsley<\/p>\n
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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 … Continue reading Mediterranean Orzo Salad<\/span>