GREEK SALAD WITH ORZO

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"This salad was created in summer when my tomato garden was more bountiful than ever," says Kelly Skahan from Springfield, Missouri. "It's a snap to prepare and simply sensational."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts water
1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup cut fresh green beans, cooked
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 5 minutes. Add beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until orzo and beans are tender., Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, lemon juice and zest. Drain orzo and beans; rinse in cold water. Stir into tomato mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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