Greek orzo Pasta Salad

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 oz dry whole wheat orzo


• 1/3 cup diced grape tomatoes


• 1/3 cup diced cucumbers


• 6 pitted Kalamata olives, sliced


• 2 oz crumbled Feta cheese


• 1 tablespoon olive oil


• 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar


• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder


• ¼ teaspoon onion powder


• ¼ teaspoon dried basil


• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano


• ¼ teaspoon salt


• ¼ teaspoon black pepper


• ¼ teaspoon yellow mustard

Directions:

1. Cook the orzo in salted water according to package directions and drain. Allow the pasta to cool and then place it in a container in the refrigerator for at least an hour until chilled.


2. When the orzo is cool, place it in a mixing or serving bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and Feta and stir together until well combined.


3. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and mustard and stir together to make a dressing until thoroughly mixed. Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss together until pasta salad is well coated with dressing.

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