Mike's Family Market Recipes
	https://www.mikesfamilymarket.com/Recipes/Detail/673/
	
	
 
	
	
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
		Mediterranean Orzo Salad
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: 4 - 6 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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									Salad:
									
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									orzo pasta
									
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									( 2 1/4 oz. ) sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained
									
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									diced red bell pepper
									
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									crumbled feta cheese
									
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									Dressing:
									
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									(1 oz.) Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing  and Recipe mix
									
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									olive oil
									
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									red wine vinegar
									
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									sugar
									
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									dried basil
									
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			Directions:
			Cook orzo according to package directions, OMITTING salt.  Drain; rinse with cold water.    Mix orzo, olives, red pepper and feta  cheese in a large bowl.     Whisk together dressing mix, oil, vinegar, sugar and basil.    Stir dressing into orzo mixture.  Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.    
		 
	
	
	
	
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	Mike's Family Market Recipes
	https://www.mikesfamilymarket.com/Recipes/Detail/673/