Orzo Salad

Name: Orzo Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 2 lbs uncooked orzo; 1/2 c chopped fresh basil; 1/4 c chopped fresh parsley; DRESSING:; 3/4 c oil (olive or whatever you prefer); 6 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 6 oz grated parmesan cheese

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 25

Number of Servings: 20

Ingredients

2 lbs uncooked orzo1/2 c chopped fresh basil1/4 c chopped fresh parsleyDRESSING:3/4 c oil (olive or whatever you prefer)6 tbsp red wine vinegar2 tbsp lemon juice1 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper6 oz grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook orzo al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Add basil and parsley. Combine dressing ingredients in jar, cover and shake. Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate. Just before serving, add cheese and toss.
Makes 20 servings

Number of Servings: 20

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MSDESERTRODENT.

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 273.7
Total Fat: 11.5 g
Cholesterol: 6.7 mg
Sodium: 305.8 mg
Total Carbs: 34.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 9.2 g

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