LEMON-BASIL ORZO PASTA SALAD

Lemon-Basil Orzo Pasta Salad image

Freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped fresh basil make this the perfect cold orzo pasta salad for barbecues, summer picnics and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 each green, red and yellow pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red onion wedges
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives

Steps:

Cook orzo as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Place in large bowl.
Whisk dressing, basil and juice until blended. Add to orzo with remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g