GREEK ORZO PASTA SALAD

Yield :

SmartPoints : 4

Ingredients :

• 4 oz dry whole wheat orzo
• 1/3 cup diced grape tomatoes
• 1/3 cup diced cucumbers
• 6 pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
• 2 oz crumbled Feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon yellow mustard

Preparation :

1. Cook the orzo in salted water according to package directions and drain. Allow the pasta to cool and then place it in a container in the refrigerator for at least an hour until chilled.
2. When the orzo is cool, place it in a mixing or serving bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and Feta and stir together until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and mustard and stir together to make a dressing until thoroughly mixed. Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss together until pasta salad is well coated with dressing.

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