Recipe for Orzo and Vegetable Salad (Aka "Jewel Salad") 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
6 oz snow peas, snipped into 1 1/2" pieces (or so)
1/2 cup uncooked orzo
3 x green onions, finely sliced
1 x celery rib, coarsely chopped
1 x carrot, chopped
1 x red (or orange or yellow) bell pepper, chopped
1 med cucumber, chopped (scoop seeds out with a spoon)
----------------- Dressing: ----------------
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbl balsamic (or red wine) vinegar
3 x minced garlic cloves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tbl mayonnaise
----------------- Topping: ----------------
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
kalamata olives
Instructions:
Instructions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the snow peas until bright green - about 30 seconds; remove with a slotted spoon, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Add orzo to the same boiling water and cook until tender, but not mushy, per package instructions.

Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain again. Place in a large bowl with the snow peas. Add the other vegetables and toss. In a medium-size jar, combine the ingredients for the dressing and shake vigorously. Drizzle over the orzo and vegetables and toss again. Add the crumbled feta and kalamata olives. Chill at least two hours, then bring to room temperature to serve. Sprinkle with pine nuts just before serving. (This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to eight hours before serving.)

Serves four as a
main course.

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