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20 min.
  
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			Ingredients
			
  - 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
 
  - 12 oz. marinated artichoke hearts
 
  - 1 seeded and chopped tomato
 
  - 1 chopped cucumber
 
  - 1 chopped onion
 
  - 1 c. crumbled feta cheese
 
  - 2 oz. black olives (drained)
 
  - 1/4 c. chopped parsley
 
  - 1 tbsp. lemon juice
 
  - 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
 
  - 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
 
		 
		
			Directions
			
  - boil a large pot of lightly salted water
 
  - add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 min. (until al dente)
 
  - drain pasta
 
  - drain artichoke hearts, collecting liquid
 
  - toss together pasta, artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and lemon paper
 
  - chill for 1 h. in refrigerator (or, ideally, overnight)
 
  - add artichoke marinade just before serving
 
		 
    
    
			Notes
			variations:
  - Add about 1/2 c. of italian dressing and 1/4 c. of red wine vinegar
 
  - Instead of artichoke marinade, use 6 tbsp. olive oil, 5 tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, and 2 tsp. dried oregano
 
  - use bottled Greek dressing or Italian dressing instead of artichoke marinade