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Orzo Salad PREP TIME 30 min YIELD 16 servings

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta 1/4 cup water 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn 24 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups crumbled feta cheese 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup minced fresh mint 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped, optional 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Cook orzo according to package directions for al dente. Drain orzo; rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Advertisement

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup water over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add to orzo; stir in tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, onion, mint and, if desired, capers. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper until blended. Pour over orzo mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in almonds.

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