Mediterranean Orzo Salad
- Servings: 4-6
- Prep time: 40m
- Cook time: 15m
- Total time: 2h 55m
- Dish Type: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cooking Method: Stovetop
- Featured Product: Hidden Valley® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 ounces) orzo pasta
- 1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 can (2¼ ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¹ ⁄ ³ cup freshly chopped basil
Instructions
Cook the orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the seasoning mix together with the olive oil, vinegar, and sugar until emulsified. In a large bowl, combine the orzo, olives, red pepper, and feta cheese with just enough dressing to lightly coat the salad. Chill covered for at least 2 hours. Serve garnished with the chopped basil.
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