Minty Orzo Lentil And Feta Salad
Recipe Summary Minty Orzo Lentil And Feta Salad
This is a wonderful summer salad. I have been asked to make it for every party I am invited to!
Ingredients | Feta Pasta Bake Recipe
1 ¼ cups orzo pasta6 tablespoons olive oil, divided¾ cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained⅓ cup red wine vinegar3 cloves garlic, minced½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese1 small red onion, diced½ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves½ cup chopped fresh dillsalt and pepper to tasteDirections
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Transfer pasta into a large bowl, and mix in 1 tablespoon olive oil; cover, and refrigerate until cool.Place lentils into a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.Combine the remaining olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.Remove pasta from refrigerator; add lentils, oil mixture, olives, feta cheese, red onion, mint, and dill; stir until thoroughly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.Info | Feta Pasta Bake Recipe
prep:
30 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
2 hrs
total:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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