Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients

orzo pasta

3 oz

red onion diced small

1/8 cup

red bell pepper chopped small

1

oregano dried

2/3 tsp

chickpeas drained

1/2 cup

kalamata olives sliced

1/8 cup

cucumber chopped small

2/3 cup

cherry tomatoes halved or quartered

1/3 pint

parsley fresh, finely chopped

0.17 cup

basil fresh

0.08 cup

feta cheese cubed

2 1/3 oz

red wine vinegar

0.08 cup

lemon juice

0.08 cup

Dijon mustard

1/3 tsp

garlic pressed or minced

1 clove

oregano dried

2/3 tsp

salt

1/3 tsp

black pepper

0.17 tsp

olive oil

0.17 cup

Method

1. 01Cook orzo in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.10 min
2. 02Whisk red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
3. 03Add diced red onion and 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette to a large bowl. Let marinate while preparing remaining ingredients.
4. 04Add bell pepper, oregano, chickpeas, and kalamata olives to the bowl.
5. 05Add cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley. Toss together. Add cooked orzo, 1/4 cup more dressing, and cubed feta. Gently mix.
6. 06Taste and adjust flavor with more dressing, salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
7. 07Toss with basil just before serving.