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Orange Orzo Salad with Almonds, Feta and Olives

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Description

The best orzo salad recipe, featuring bright, fresh Mediterranean flavors! This healthy salad includes whole grain orzo, fresh parsley, toasted almonds, crumbled feta, green onion and Kalamata olives. Recipe yields 6 side servings.

Ingredient:

  • 8 ounces whole wheat orzo pasta (I used DeLallo brand)
  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup raisins, preferably golden
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (from 1 to 2 oranges, preferably organic)
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste