Orzo Salad

Pasta salad is always a reliable family reunion choice. It's portable and goes with everything from fried chicken to ham. This version can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 3  cups  hot cooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
• 1  cup  frozen green peas, thawed
• 3/4  cup  (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4  cup  chopped parsley
• 3  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well to coat. Cover bowl and chill for 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

213 (27% from fat)

Fat:

6.4g (sat 2.2g,mono 3.1g,poly 0.6g)

Protein:

7.4g

Carbohydrate:

31.3g

Fiber:

2.1g

Cholesterol:

10mg

Iron:

2mg

Sodium:

305mg

Calcium:

71mg