Greek Orzo Salad

Yield: 4-6

Author: The Hungry Hooker

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Greek Orzo Salad

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

• 7 oz. banza rice
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, minced
• 2 green onions, diced
• salt, to taste

greek dressing

• greek dressing:
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp oregano

Instructions

1. prepare the banza rice according to the package. TIP: cook it about 1 minute shorter than the package recommends. drain immediately and rinse with cold water to avoid getting too soft and mushy.
2. make the greek dressing. in a jar or bowl, combine 3/4 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp oregano. stir or shake to combine. NOTE: store the leftover dressing at room temperature and shake or stir before every use.
3. once the rice is finished cooking, add the diced bell pepper, cucumber, spinach, mint, diced green onion, and salt. toss to combine.
4. add as much dressing as you like and toss to combine.
5. serve warm or cold!