Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Ingredients

Orzo pasta

1 cup

Cucumber

1 medium, diced

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup, halved

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Red onion

1/2, finely chopped

Kalamata olives

1/2 cup, pitted and sliced

Feta cheese

1/2 cup, crumbled

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, sliced Kalamata olives, finely chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined to create the vinaigrette.
4. Pour the vinaigrette over the orzo salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing taste of the Mediterranean!