Description
A recipe for Kicked Up Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound orzo pasta
  
• 1 (12.8-ounce) package Emeril's Sun-Dried Tomato
  
• Gourmet Smoked Sausage (4 links), cut into 1/4-inch slices
  
• 1 (10-ounce)jar sun-dried tomatoes in herbed oil, drained (oil reserved) and sliced
  
• 1 (12-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  
• 1/2 large red onion, finely diced
  
• 1 (6-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  
• 1/2 pound feta cheese, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  
• 1 bunch Italian parsley, washed, dried and chopped 1 heaping tablespoon
  
• Italian seasoning
  
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  
• 1 to 2 tablespoons dried red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation
Cook orzo al dente, drain and rinse in cold water; drain well and set aside.

In large bowl place sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, onion, olives and feta. Add cooled orzo to mixture and pour in reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes. Add olive oil. Mix gently. Fold in parsley. Add Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes. Serve well chilled.

Nutrition
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Serves
Serves: 12 to 15 generous portions

Variations
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