Thursday, July 4, 2013

Orzo Salad (no pictures)

8 oz. orzo
1 t Dijon mustard
1/3 c. olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
2 c. yellow and red cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 small red onion, chopped
2 green onions, diced
2 T basil, chiffonade
2 T mint, chiffonade
1 c. slivered almonds, toasted
5 oz. crumbled feta cheese

Add orzo to a boiling and salted pot of water.  Cook until tender 8-10 mins.  Drain and cool.

Whisk together mustard, oil, and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste.  Add cooled orzo, tomatoes, almonds, red onion, green onions, basil, mint, and feta.  Toss together and taste for seasoning. 

This is a recipe from the Neeley's on the foodnetwork .  I made it and made some modifications for our taste, the original recipe called for 1/2 c. olive oil and we thought it was too heavy.  This was a hit for all of our family that tried it.  So in my book it is a keeper!

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