ORZO, FETA & PEPPER SALAD

Orzo, Feta & Pepper Salad image

Provided by Papa D 1946-2012

Categories Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 red onion, peeled, halved and finely sliced
2 -3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces orzo pasta (tiny rice-shaped pasta)
3 roasted red peppers (from a jar, sliced)
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 small bunch mint leaf, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

Put the onion in a bowl, season really well and toss with the vinegar and olive oil. Leave to marinate and soften while the pasta is cooking.
Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until just tender, then drain and rinse under cold water and drain really well again. Toss with the onion mixture and gently mix through the rest of the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 40.2, Sodium 509.4, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 14.7