Greek Orzo Salad

Submitted by VeggieFace

"So good and fresh tasting! This is great as a side dish on a hot summer day, and any extra shallot vinaigrette is delicious on any kind of salad. Mmmmm!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• Salad

• 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta (cooked according to directions)
• 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
• 1 cup sliced pepperoncini pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 1 cup sliced red onion
• 1⁄2 cup shallot vinaigrette (or to taste)

• Shallot Vinaigrette

• 3 cups olive oil
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 5 -6 shallots
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

directions

1. Cook orzo according to directions and allow to cool.
2. Blend all vinaigrette ingredients in a food processor or blender and set aside.
3. Combine all ingredients and serve cold.