Orzo Pasta Salad
This isn't the same old pasta salad. In fact, it's got great Greek inspiration. Made from orzo pasta, fresh vegetables put a hot twist on a cold dish.
Ingredients
For 8 people
- 12 ounce(s) orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup(s) crumbled seasoned feta cheese (such as basil and tomato, about 6 oz.)
- 1 cup(s) chopped red bell peppers
- 1 cup(s) chopped yellow bell peppers
- 3/4 cup(s) pitted kalamata olives
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoon(s) drained capers
- 3 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1/2 cup(s) olive oil
- 3 tablespoon(s) pine nuts, toasted
Directions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
- In medium saucepan, combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (equals about 1 1/2 cups), sugar, eggs, salt and flour. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. When mixture becomes thick, add cooked pasta and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, add pineapple and oranges, whipped topping and marshmallows to taste. Mix together and top with cherries. Keep chilled until served.
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 424.04 kcal
- Fibers (g): 6.19g
- Sodium (mg): 468.52mg
- Carbs: 35.86g
- Fat: 27.39g
- Saturated fat (g): 6.8g
- Proteins: 9.41g