Ingredients
- for the salad:
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1
medium zucchini
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1
red bell pepper
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1/2
large red onion
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5 tablespoons
olive oil, divided
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sprinkle of kosher salt and grind of pepper
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1 cup
orzo pasta
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1/2 cup
kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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1 cup
cherry or grape tomatoes (I used red and yellow grape tomatoes)
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3-4
green onions, sliced
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1/4 cup
parsley, chopped
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4 ounces
feta cheese, diced
- for the dressing:
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zest and juice of one lemon
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1/4 cup
olive oil
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2 teaspoons
dijon mustard
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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3/4 teaspoon
dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
Directions
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Fill a pot halfway with water and add a teaspoon of salt. Bring the pot to a boil and add the orzo pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally for 9-10 minutes for al dente, or according to package directions. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and drain. Set aside.
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Heat the grill to high heat, about 450 degrees. Place the red pepper directly on the grates.
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Slice the zucchini into rounds, crosswise about 1/2-3/4" thick. Chunk the red onion into 1" pieces.
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f grilling, skewer the zucchini slices (skewer on the thin side, so that more of the flesh can get the char of the grill). Separate the layers of onion and loosely skewer. Brush 2 tablespoons olive oil over the onion and zucchini and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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In a large bowl, combine, orzo, red pepper, zucchini, onion, olives, tomatoes, green onions, parsley and feta cheese. Toss to combine.
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In a small bowl combine the lemon zest, juice, olive oil, dijon, garlic, oregano, kosher salt and black pepper. Stir together until dressing has emulsified. Add dressing to the orzo salad and toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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