Orzo Salad

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Orzo, broccoli, feta salad

Ingredients

• from Bon Appetit 1998
• Orzo with Broccoli, Feta and Olives
• Recipe By : Bon Appetit
• Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:20
• Categories : Main Dishes Pasta
• Vegetarian
• Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
• 1 1/2 cups orzo
• 1 bunch broccoli -- cut into florets
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3/4 cup feta cheese -- crumbled
• 3/4 cup black olives -- pitted, halved
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese -- grated
• 1/4 cup fresh basil -- chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to
bite, about 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2
minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add pine
nuts and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add crushed red pepper
and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove mixture from heat.
Drain orzo and broccoli. Transfer to large bowl. Pour oil mixture over
and toss to coat. Add feta, olives, parmesan and basil and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.


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NOTES : Colorful, delicious and, best of all, fast: It takes about 20
minutes to get this main course on the table.