Watermelon-and-Feta Orzo Salad

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Hands-on Time
20 Mins
Total Time
3 Hours 40 Mins
Yield
Makes 6 servings
By Marian Cooper Cairns
July 2014
RECIPE BY Southern Living

Punch up this classic pairing of watermelon and feta with peppery watercress or arugula.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
  • 3 cups seeded and diced watermelon
  • 4 cups firmly packed watercress or baby arugula
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

How to Make It

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Toss together hot pasta and Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette in a large bowl. Cover and chill pasta mixture 3 to 24 hours.

Step 2

Gently toss together watermelon, watercress, feta cheese, and pasta mixture just before serving; add salt and pepper to taste.

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Ratings & Reviews

sublime3377's Review

sublime3377
August 02, 2014
Made this salad for the Fourth of July. It was a hit! People loved the watermelon, overall it was a great combination of flavors, easy to make and makes you the hit of the party. Will make this again!