Red Wine Vinegar & Olive Oil Orzo Salad

Make this salad up to one week ahead of time to make lunches quick & easy.
Servings: 4
Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 large tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 can (2-ounce) sliced black olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1/4 cup feta cheese
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbs. toasted pine nuts
4 STAR Single-Serving Red Wine Vinegar portion packs
4 STAR Single-Serving Extra Virgin Olive Oil portion packs

Direction:
Cook the orzo according to package directions. 

Combine the tomato, bell pepper, olives, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl and stir to combine.  When the orzo is al dente, drain and add to the mixed veggies.  Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.


Divide the salad evenly among four separate jars or other food containers.  Refrigerate for up to one week. 

When ready to eat, stir in one portion pack of STAR Red Wine Vinegar and one portion pack of STAR Olive Oil and mix well.  Top with the pine nuts and adjust the seasonings if necessary.

Recipe developed by www.bakeyourday.net.