Orzo-Veggie Salad

 So fresh and so delicious! The flavors are absolutely amazing in this simple salad. It's also quite filling. So good! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 cup uncooked orzo

-10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved

-1 yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into strips

-1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced

-1 large shallot, halved and sliced

-1/2 cup whole pitted kalamata olives

-4 oz block good feta cheese 

-3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

-1 tsp grated lemon zest

-2 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice

-1 Tbs red wine vinegar

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again and place into salad bowl. 

Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, shallot, and olives. Give it a good stir. Crumble the feta cheese right into the bowl and mix well.

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, zest, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad and mix well.

Enjoy!