Mediterranean Orzo Salad

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups Grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Parsley

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice

• Pasta & Grains

  • 6 oz Orzo pasta, dry gluten free or regular

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 cup Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese

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Description

Ingredients

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

Directions

• Cook pasta according to directions on package then drain and set aside to cool slightly. 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. Combine cooked pasta with remaining ingredients then drizzle with enough dressing to coat. Toss then serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.