Sunday, June 17, 2012

Orzo Salad with Watermelon and Feta



Courtesy of weightwatchers.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orzo, uncooked
  • 2 cups watermelon, seedless and diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, cut in thin strips
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper


Directions:

  1. Cook orzo according to directions (in salted water).
  2. Drain and rinse in cold water; allow to dry completely.
  3. Stir together olive oil, salt & pepper in the bottom of a medium-size bowl.
  4. Once orzo is cool, toss in the olive oil mixture (make sure to coat all of the orzo).
  5. Add watermelon, feta cheese, and basil and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately.