WHOLE WHEAT ORZO SALAD

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In less than 30 minutes, I can put together this hearty salad of pasta, white beans and veggies - and it's good for a crowd. - Mya Zeronis, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta (about 1 pound)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 English cucumber, finely chopped
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1-1/4 cups pitted Greek olives (about 6 ounces), chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain orzo; rinse with cold water., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in orzo. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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