Shelly's Recipe

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

Salad
1 cup orzo pasta
1 (2-1/4 oz) can sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil (If using dried basil, add to dressing.)
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Dressing
1 (1 oz) packet Ranch Salad Dressing
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar

Cook orzo according to pkg directions, omitting salt. Drain; rinse with cold water. Mix orzo, olives, red pepper, feta cheese, and fresh basil in a large bowl.

Whisk together salad dressing & recipe mix, oil, vinegar and sugar. Stir dressing into orzo mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving, if desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.