Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

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Description

A cold pasta salad with orzo, green olives, feta cheese, parsley, dill, tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice. If you don’t have fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon dried. As a personal chef, I can let you know that my clients love this dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • ¼ cup pitted green olives
  • 1 cup diced feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 ripe tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ cup lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo until al dente
  2. 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. When orzo is cool
  4. transfer to a medium bowl and mix in olives
  5. feta cheese
  6. parsley
  7. dill
  8. and tomato.
  9. Whisk together oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour over orzo mixture; mix well. Season with salt and pepper; chill before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 6

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