Name: Orange Orzo Salad with Almonds, Feta and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 side servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat orzo pasta (I used DeLallo brand); 1/2 cup raw almonds; 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup raisins, preferably golden; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional); 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (from 1 to 2 oranges, preferably organic); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste