ORZO AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Orzo and Broccoli Salad image

Italian dressing, feta and almonds give this orzo salad great flavor, but the festive color comes from broccoli and cherry tomatoes. Now it's perfect.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 1h30m

Yield 14 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pkg. (16 oz.) orzo pasta, uncooked
5 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing, divided
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Almonds

Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add tomatoes, peppers and 3/4 cup dressing; mix lightly.
Refrigerate 1 hour. Add cheese, nuts and remaining dressing; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g