Orzo Salad

July 23, 2012/in Food, Soups & Salads /by kbw71

INGREDIENTS

• 16 string beans
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fennel
• 1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill
• Salt

FOR THE DRESSING

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dill,
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper

GET COOKIN'

1. Cook string beans in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water, this is to stop them from cooking. Once they are cool, remove, and drain.
2. Cut the beans into bit sized pieces, about ½’’.
3. Add the orzo to the water the string beans were cooked in and cook according to directions on box, about 9 minutes. When cooked, strain and set aside to cool.
4. Mix together the orzo, feta, string beans, fennel, cucumber and dill. Season to taste.

THE DRESSING

• Combine the lemon juice, vinegar, and dill. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Then mix in with the pasta salad.

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