QUICK ORZO PASTA SALAD

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Quick-cooking orzo makes this delicious cold pasta salad a breeze to make. And with fresh herbs and artichoke hearts, the flavor is just as refreshing!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
3 Tbsp. each chopped fresh parsley and basil
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 each green, red and yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 cup drained canned artichoke hearts, chopped
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup red onion wedges
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, herbs and lemon juice until blended. Add to orzo with remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 9 g