posted by Angela22 07-19-98 6:55 AM
Mediteranean Orzo Salad
1 cup uncooked orzo
3 tabs. chopped red onion
1 cup seeded chopped tomato
1/4 cup celery
2 tabs. fresh basil - chopped
2 tabs. chopped kalamata olives
2 tabs. capers
1 tsp. grained Dijon
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 tab. balsamic vinegar
2 Tabs. garlic flavored oil
salt and pepper
3 1/2 oz. chevre or feta cheese - crumbled
Cook orzo, drain and cool. Mix the pasta with onion, celery, tomato, basil, olives and capers.
In small bowl whisk together the mustard, sugar,and vinegar. Gradually beat in oil until emulsion forms.
Pour vinegarette over pasta mixture, chill and mix in cheese.