Mediterranean Orzo Salad

I love using Orzo pasta (also known as Risoni) in a salad. It looks like rice and soaks up the dressing beautifully. This salad is often better the next day!

Ingredients:

200g Orzo Pasta

1/2 punnet Mini Roma Tomatoes; chopped

2 radish; chopped

1/2 Red Onion; sliced

3/4 Cup Olives; some sliced some left whole

1 Lebanese Cucumber; chopped

1 large Sprig of Parsley; finely chopped

100g Feta Cheese; crumbled

2 Tblsp Basil Pesto (store bought or homemade)

Olive oil

1/2 Lemon

Salt & pepper

Method:

Cook Orzo pasta in boiling water in saucepan on stovetop for 12 minutes. Drain well and let cool.

Add the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl then add cooled Orzo. Toss.

Add basil pesto (and some olive oil to help loosen), juice of the lemon, salt and pepper. Toss well.

Add to a serving bowl. Enjoy!

Note: Add whatever salad ingredients you have on hand. Get creative! Capsicum, Zucchini, other fresh herbs. Feel free to make it your own!