Shelly's Recipe

LEMONY ORZO SALAD

Category: Salad

1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 1/3 cups diced zucchini
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp minced fresh or 1 tsp dried basil
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp minced fresh mint
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup diced tomato
1/3 cup (1 1/2 oz) crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp chopped pitted kalamata olives

Cook orzo according to pkg directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well. Combine orzo, zucchini, and onion in a large bowl; toss well. Combine parsley and next 6 ingredients (parsley through pepper); stir well with a whisk. Stir into orzo mixture; add tomato, cheese, and olives, tossing gently to coat. Serves 6