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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta,,which I'm sure you will enjoy, if you've never tried it. This is wonderful for a nice summer evening. 1 Ingredients:
1 cup orzo pasta (1/2 lb) |
1 cup crumbled feta cheese |
1 cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced |
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped |
10 -15 grape tomatoes, halved |
3/4 cup black olives, preferably kalamata,pitted and halved |
1/2 cup bottled greek vinaigrette dressing (or homemade) |
1/2 cup scallion, chopped |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan of lightly salted, (add tsp olive oil, if desired) boiling water, cook orzo until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. Pour into colander and rise under cold running water.
3. Drain well.
4. Set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, combine orzo with feta,cucumber,bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives.
6. Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to combine, and sprinkle with scallions on top.
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