Orange Orzo Salad with Almonds, Feta and Olives

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (14)

  • 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

Directions

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Ingredients (6)

  • 1 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • 1 oz. Cherry Liqueur
  • 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz. Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 0.3 oz. Lemon Juice
  • Orange peel to garnish