orzo pasta salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• place the sun-dried tomatoes into the boiling water in a bowl, and let stand for 10 minutes to plump up. drain off excess water.
• toss the cooked orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, olives, parsley, and feta cheese together in a bowl. season to taste with salt and pepper.