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Minted Squash-Orzo Salad

Minted Squash-Orzo Salad
Minted Squash-Orzo Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 235 calories, 7g of protein, and 12g of fat each. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of feta cheese, garlic-flavored olive oil, pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook as the label directs.
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Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool.
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Drain, shake off the excess water and transfer to a large bowl.
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Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons garlic olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the squash, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
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Add the squash to the bowl with the orzo. Stir in three-quarters of the feta, the mint, the remaining 2 tablespoons garlic olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Top with the remaining feta and more mint.
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Photograph by Yunhee Kim
DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings8
Health Score32
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