My husband loves salads but I cannot eat the same thing for more than two days in a row, so I am always experimenting with different salad combinations.
Here is my latest twist on what we call a salad. Enjoy!
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Ingredients
3 cups cooked orzo, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup feta cheese, cubed
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup basil, freshly chopped (half amount for dried)
3 tbsp vinegar (balsamic or rice)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper (optional)
Directions:
Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk or stir.
Add orzo, cheese, peppers, onion, tomato, basil, and dressing. Toss.
Cover and refrigerate until serving or for up to 24 hours.
Serves 4.