John's Shurfine Recipes
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		Mediterranean Orzo Salad
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: 4 - 6 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 1 | cup | orzo pasta | 
						
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								| 1 | can | ( 2 1/4 oz. ) sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained | 
						
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								| 1 | cup | diced red bell pepper | 
						
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								| 1/4 | cup | crumbled feta cheese | 
						
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								| 1 | packet | (1 oz.) Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing  and Recipe mix | 
						
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								| 3 | tablespoons | olive oil | 
						
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								| 3 | tablespoons | red wine vinegar | 
						
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								| 1 | teaspoon | sugar | 
						
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								| 1/2 | teaspoon | dried basil | 
						
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			Directions:
			Cook orzo according to package directions, OMITTING salt.  Drain; rinse with cold water.    Mix orzo, olives, red pepper and feta  cheese in a large bowl.     Whisk together dressing mix, oil, vinegar, sugar and basil.    Stir dressing into orzo mixture.  Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.    
		 
	
	
	
	
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	John's Shurfine Recipes
	https://www.johnsshurfine.com/Recipes/Detail/673/