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Antipasti Orzo Salad

A refreshing salad featuring orzo pasta and a variety of antipasti ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Antipasti
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella balls halved
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Orzo
  1. Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella balls.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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