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Orzo tri-colore takes several minutes to prepare.

Orzo tri-colore takes several minutes to cook.

Orzo tri-colore makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Orzo tri-colore are:

1 pound orzo pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
2 cups fresh arugula (about 3 ounces)
3/4 cup crumbled low fat feta cheese
1/2 cup dried cherries
12 fresh basil leaves, torn
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Here is how you make Orzo tri-colore:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and put the pasta on a large cookie sheet. Drizzle the pasta with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool. Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Serves about 12.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ~~ALI~~.

The nutritional information for Orzo tri-colore is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 212.6

• Total Fat: 6.1 g
• Cholesterol: 5.0 mg
• Sodium: 198.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 7.9 g