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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

Makes 8 servings / Prep: 40 min., Cook: 14 min.

  • 12 ounces uncooked orzo
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 medium tomato seeded and diced
  • 1 small cucumber seeded and diced
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • 1 8-ounce package crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook orzo according to package directions.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again thoroughly.
  • Stir together orzo and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Stir in bell pepper and next 7 ingredients.
  • Whisk together ½ cup olive oil and next 8 ingredients.
  • Pour over orzo mixture, and toss to coat.
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Course Pasta / Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean