Toasted Orzo Salad

* Exported from MasterCook II *

TOASTED ORZO SALAD

Recipe By :CHILLIN' & GRILLIN' SHOW #GR3623
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups dried orzo
1 large red onion, -- diced fine
2 tomatoes, -- coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Nicoise olives, -- halved and pitted
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lime


Heat oven to 350 degrees. Toss 1/2 of the orzo with 1 tablespoon of olive
oil. Spread on cookie sheet and toast in oven for just a few minutes or
until lightly browned.

Cook toasted and untoasted orzo in boiling salted water for 10 minutes.
Remove it from heat, rinse and drain.

In a large mixing bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate until 1 hour before serving.

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