No, that's not rice — it's orzo, an Italian pasta that resembles rice. It cooks up quickly and absorbs vinaigrette and sauce while keeping its shape like no other, making it ideal for outdoor parties and picnics. This recipe calls for a variety of Mediterranean-influenced ingredients like fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives. Take one bite, and it's almost like you're vacationing on a Grecian isle. Almost.
Get the recipe: Mediterranean orzo pasta salad
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