Ingredients
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1 cup orzo pasta
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1 cup diced red bell pepper
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained
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fresh basil leaves or parsley sprig, for garnish
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1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
- Mix orzo, bell pepper, cheese, olives and chopped fresh basil in a large bowl. (If using dried basil, add to dressing.).
- Whisk together salad dressing & seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and sugar.
- Stir dressing into orzo mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with basil leaves before serving, if desired.