Nutrients per serving
- Protein: 8.0 grams
- Fat: 16.0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 33.0 grams
- Calories: 302
- Source of Fibre
Greenhouse Tomatoes
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that is perfect for this Greek-inspired pasta salad. Serve with Ontario grilled chicken, pork or lamb.
Preparation Time:
20 Minutes
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Servings: 8
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 6 tbsp (90 mL) olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each of dried basil and oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) orzo pasta
- 1 cup (250 mL) each of chopped Ontario Greenhouse Tomato and Cucumber
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) each of diced Ontario Sweet Greenhouse Red and Yellow Peppers
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) diced red onion
- 24 kalamata olives
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) crumbled feta cheese
Salad:
Preparation:
In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Salad: In large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well and place in large bowl. Stir in dressing. Stir in tomato, cucumber, red and yellow peppers, onion and olives. Cover and let stand until serving. Refrigerate if longer than 1 hour. Top with feta cheese.
