Lemon-Parsley Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumbers, Olives & Feta
AuthorAdapted from http://www.strawberryplum.com
Ingredients
1lbOrzo Pasta
Zest of 1 Lemon
2TbspLemon Juice
2tsp. Dijon Mustard
1/2sweet onion, minced
5Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4Tbsp. Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
1c. Kalamata Olives, pitted and sliced
1large cucumbers, mostly peeled, cut in half, seeded and sliced
6oz. Feta, crumbled
Instructions
Cook the orzo in abundant salted water according to package instructions or to your taste. Drain and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Meanwhile make lemon-parsley vinaigrette to dress the salad. Combine lemon zest and juice, mustard, and grated shallot in a medium bowl. Whisk together with a few pinches of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slowly add the olive oil while whisking then stir in the chopped parsley. Taste and adjust as needed.
Pour the vinaigrette over the still warm pasta and toss. Allow to cool to room temperature then add the olives and cucumbers. Scatter the crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve.