Orzo Salad With Cherries And Feta

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   1. Pit the cherries and place them in a bowl. Let them sit in the bowl while you make the pasta. (Some of the cherry juice will drain into the bowl.)

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   2. Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Pour the pasta into a large bowl and set aside.

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   3. Slice the pitted cherries into thin rounds, and set them aside in a different bowl.

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   4. Using the first bowl with the cherry juice - add the shallots and mix them into the juice.

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   5. Then add a sprinkle of salt, the oil and the vinegar into the bowl with the shallots. Mix around to create a dressing.

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   6. Add the dressing and the shallots, along with about 1/4 cup of the minced parsley to the pasta.

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   7. Mix the pasta to coat.

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   8. Add the cherries and stir to mix.

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   9. Crumble the feta cheese over the pasta and gently stir in.

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    10. Add the almonds and the rest of the curly parsley and gently combine.

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    11. Serve the pasta at room temperature or chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.