====== Orzo Pasta Salad ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  *         1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 10 ounces)
  *         1/3 cup (packed) chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  *         5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  *         1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  *         1/4 cup (packed) chopped Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
  *         1 cup finely chopped radicchio (about 1 small head)
  *         1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  *         1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  *         1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  *         2 large garlic cloves, minced
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** 15
  * **Cook:** 15
  * **Serves:** 6
  * [[https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Orzo-with-Everything-5608|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  -          Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegar and olives and toss to blend. Let stand until cool. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
  -         Mix chopped radicchio, pine nuts, chopped basil, Parmesan and garlic into orzo mixture. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve. 

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