Orzo Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Feta, and Mint

Name: Orzo Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Feta, and Mint
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 c. orzo pasta; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 pt. grape tomatoes; 1 lemon; 1 c. crumbled feta cheese; c. pitted Kalamata olives; c. fresh mint leaves; 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Published: Apr 5, 2016

Yields:

Prep Time:

12 mins

Cook Time:

8 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

305

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The classic Greek flavors of feta cheese, fresh mint, and olives give a tangy personality to this delicious pasta salad.

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Ingredients

2 cups orzo pasta
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 pt. grape tomatoes
1 lemon
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
cup pitted Kalamata olives
cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add orzo and cook as label directs.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add grape tomatoes; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until skins split, shaking pan occasionally. From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice; set aside.
3. Step 3Remove skillet from heat. Reserve 1/4 cup orzo cooking water; drain orzo. Add orzo and cooking water to tomatoes in skillet; stir in lemon peel and juice, feta, olives, mint, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.

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