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Watermelon Orzo Salad

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time45 mins

Watermelon, plus mint, plus orzo? Sounds like an incredible combination for a pasta salad! This watermelon orzo salad also features pistachios and our balsamic vinegar for an extra kick of flavor.

Watermelon Orzo Salad

  cup Colavita Orzo
 1 tbsp mint, chopped
 4 cups watermelon, diced
 1 cucumber, diced (about 3 cups)
 Salt and black pepper, to taste
 ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
 ½ cup pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)
 Zest from ½ a lemon
For Dressing:
 Colavita Olive Oil
 Colavita Balsamic Vinegar
 ½ tsp cumin
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1

Cook orzo in salted, boiling water according to package instructions, about 10 mins.

2

Drain well and pour into large bowl.

3

In small bowl, combine Colavita Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, cumin, and lemon juice.

4

Pour over orzo and stir to combine. Let cool slightly.

5

Add watermelon, cucumber, pistachios, and feta cheese to orzo and stir.

6

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7

Garnish with crumbled feta and fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4