*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                               TOASTED ORZO SALAD

Recipe By     :CHILLIN' & GRILLIN' SHOW #GR3623
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    :New Text Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          dried orzo
       1  large         red onion, -- diced fine
       2                tomatoes, -- coarsely chopped
     1/2  cup           Nicoise olives, -- halved and pitted
       1  tablespoon    minced fresh garlic
     1/2  cup           chopped cilantro
       1  tablespoon    minced jalapeno pepper
       3  tablespoons   red wine vinegar
                        Juice of 1 lime


Heat oven to 350 degrees. Toss 1/2 of the orzo with 1 tablespoon of olive
oil. Spread on cookie sheet and toast in oven for just a few minutes or
until lightly browned.

Cook toasted and untoasted orzo in boiling salted water for 10 minutes.
Remove it from heat, rinse and drain.

In a large mixing bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate until 1 hour before serving.

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