Orzo Salad with Watermelon and Feta
5
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Juicy watermelon and tangy feta make this a refreshing and unique pasta salad.
Ingredients
Uncooked orzo
1 cup(s)
Watermelon
2 cup(s), seedless, diced
Feta cheese
½ cup(s), crumbled, French, Hungarian or Greek varieties
Olive oil
1 tbsp(s), extra virgin
Fresh basil
½ cup(s), fresh, thinly sliced
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es), freshly ground, or to taste
Table salt
1 tsp(s), or to taste
Instructions
1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil; cook until done, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain orzo and rinse under cold water; allow to drain completely.
2
Once orzo is cool, toss with remaining ingredients in a medium serving bowl. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
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