Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a simple vegetarian side dish recipe that’s packed with fresh and zesty flavors.

Guess what? We’re hittin’ the 50s later this week – whee!

I know I sound like a broken record, and have inaccurately predicted this about 16 times in the past 2 months, but this time I think the warmer (ish) weather is here to stay. That said, when Ben and I got married on April 5, 2008 there was a freak snow storm 3 days beforehand, so I can’t rule out another one, but luckily we were back up in the 60s by the time we exchanged vows. 

Good story.

Ingredients

• 6oz dry gluten free or regular orzo pasta
• 1-1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/4 cup pitted gluten-free kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 Tablespoons gluten-free capers
• For the Lemon Dressing:
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• salt and pepper, lots
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to directions on package then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
2. For the Lemon Dressing: combine lemon juice, salt, pepper, honey and garlic in a food processor then process while slowly drizzling in olive oil. Taste then add more salt and pepper if necessary.
3. Combine cooked pasta with remaining ingredients then drizzle with enough dressing to coat. Toss then serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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