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Friday, August 10, 2012

Confetti Orzo Salad

3 cups cooked orzo, cooled
1/4 cup lightly toasted walnuts, chopped
1 small zucchini, grated or chopped
1 carrot, grated or sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt

1. Put all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well.
2. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Note: Add or substitute mushrooms, olives, cucumbers, or any other vegetable you like.

Source: Costco Connection, August 2012

Try #1 - August 2012
This was yummy!  I added red onion and cucumber.  I also used Israeli couscous instead of orzo.  Fresh, light, delicious!  (Although not really a hit with the kiddos...)

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