Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Yield: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

Salad:

1 cup orzo pasta

1 can ( 2 1/4 oz. ) sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing:

1 packet (1 oz.) Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Recipe mix

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:

Cook orzo according to package directions, OMITTING salt. Drain; rinse with cold water. Mix orzo, olives, red pepper and feta cheese in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing mix, oil, vinegar, sugar and basil. Stir dressing into orzo mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

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