ORZO WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND GREEN ONIONS

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Make and share this Orzo With Tomatoes, Feta, and Green Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb orzo pasta
2 cups mixed red and yellow pear tomatoes or 1 lb grape tomatoes, halved
1 (7 ounce) package feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup black olives (or kalameta, sliced)
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil until it emulsifies. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.).
  • Bring water and broth to boil in large heavy saucepan. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium, cover partially, and boil until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large wide bowl, tossing frequently until cool.
  • Mix tomatoes, feta, basil, olives, and green onions into orzo. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add pine nuts right before serving; toss. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.2, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 560.8, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.8, Protein 14.4

Shamima Khatun
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This is a great recipe. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Amy Towersey
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This was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Ram Vai
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Idress Khan
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This is a great recipe. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kassaga Keneth
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Majou EL MaHbouL
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This is a great recipe for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a picnic.


Tracy Mawss (Blessing)
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I made this for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


K Michael
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This was a great dish. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.


Mr Jahangir
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sk Noman
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This is a great recipe. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


FrankGene Powell Jr
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This was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Zorak jattak Zorak
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it's always delicious.


Buddha Nagarkoti
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Ch Qesqr
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are well-balanced.


Mahlubandile Bopheka
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I've already made it twice and both times it was a success.


Marwa Karim
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make.


The Joe Bravo
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and the results were delicious! The orzo was cooked perfectly, and the tomatoes, feta, and green onions added a nice flavor combination.