Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups Uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (8 oz)
2 cups Thinly sliced cucumber (2 small)
1 Medium red onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 Medium tomato chopped (3/4 cup)
1 can (15-16 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
Preparation
1. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2. Mix pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese in large glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors, but no longer than 24 hours.
3. To serve, top salad with cheese.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 445
;
Total Fat: 17g
;
Saturated Fat: 3g
;
Carbohydrates: 66g
;
Protein: 16g
;
Vitamin A: 8%
;
Vitamin C: 14%
;
Calcium: 14%
;
Sodium: 580mg
;
Iron: 28%
;
Fiber: 9g