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Greek Orzo Salad (Vegan Friendly)

Greek Orzo Salad (Vegan Friendly)

Total Time: 25 Minutes | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 15 Minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients
1 cup of orzo
1/2 cup of cucumber
2 celery stalks
2 tbsps of red onion
1 cup of grape tomatoes
1/2 cup of vegan feta cheese
Dressing
1/2 cup of cucumber
1/2 cup of parsley
6 mint leaves
1 tbsp of nutritional yeast
2 lemons

Directions
1. Rinse orzo and add to a large pot.  Fill with water and bring to a boil.  Reduce to medium heat and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes or until orzo is fluffy and soft.  Strain and set aside to cool.

2. While orzo is cooking, slice cucumbers, celery, red onion and tomatoes.  Set aside.

3. To make dressing, add 1/2 cup of sliced cumber, parsley, mint leaves, nutritional yeast and juice of 2 lemons.  Blend until smooth. 

4. Once orzo is cooled, add to a large bowl.  Top with cumbers, celery, red onion and tomatoes.  Mix well. 

5. Crumble in vegan feta cheese and top with dressing.  Mix well.

6. Serve and enjoy!

 

 

 

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