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Orzo Salad with Lemon, Feta, and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more as needed
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 c. orzo
1/4 c. pine nuts
3 tbsp. finely chopped pitted black olives
3 tbsp. finely chopped red onion
1/4 c. thinly sliced fresh basil
2 oz. feta cheese, drained and crumbled
Directions:
Directions:
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, the 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, the 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Fill a large pot 3/4 full of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and add kosher salt. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Shake constantly until evenly toasted on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Drain the orzo and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the dressing to the hot pasta and toss to coat. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Add the pine nuts, olives, red onion, and basil and stir to combine. Add the feta a toss lightly. Adjust the seasonings with more kosher salt and pepper as necessary.

 

 

 

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