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- 2/3 c. canola oil
- 3 oz. red wine vinegar
- 3 oz. honey (Use less honey for a tangier dressing.)
- 2-3 drops Tabasco or Srirachi Sauce
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1 t. pepper
- 1 1/2 c. orzo (cooked according to directions)
- 4 small cucumbers, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1 red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1/8 c. basil, julienned (If using a boxwood, Pistou, or pesto basil, just chop it.)
- 4 oz. feta
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