Mediterranean Orzo Salad

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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

(If using dried basil, add to dressing.)

Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
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


Preparation
Prep Time: 40 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Chill Time: 2 hrs. minimum.

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting 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. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving, if desired.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.
 
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