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Simple and Tasty Orzo Pasta Salad

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on April 8, 2009.

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Ingredients:

Simple and Tasty Orzo Pasta Salad

  • 1 package (1 pound) orzo pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small can (3.8 ounces) sliced olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (preferably fresh-grated)
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup finely sliced fresh sweet basil

Directions:

  1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; pour dressing over orzo.
  3. Add olives, cheese, tomato, and basil; toss and serve salad warm or cold.

Makes 8 servings.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
280 calories, 6 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 650 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 10 g protein

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