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Ingredients

/4   cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1    teaspoon Dijon mustard

1    teaspoon honey

      Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

2    cups orzo pasta (cooked according to directions, rinsed and cooled)

1    cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup cucumber, diced

1/4 cup red, yellow, orange and green bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

1/4 cup green salad olives with pimentos

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried parsley

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

      Pinch oregano, fresh or dried

      Pinch red pepper flakes

      Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles

1/4       cup Romano cheese, grated

Directions

For dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.

For salad: Add all salad ingredients (except cheeses) to same large bowl and toss with dressing thoroughly, gently folding in cheeses last. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight before serving.

Note: This colorful dish is a delightful side for brunch, lunch, dinner or cookouts! Add rotisserie chicken and crusty bread to make a delicious full meal!
Category: From Orzo to Elbow
Tags: pastasalad
Type:
Reader Recipe