Fatoush Orzo Salad

Mediterranean veggie salad with orzo pasta instead of bread.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  cooked orzo pasta
• 3  plum tomatoes, chopped very small
• 1  English cucumber, chopped very small
• 1  small red onion, grated
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  romaine lettuce hearts, shredded
• 4  fresh mint leaves, minced
• 1  tablespoon  sumac
• 1  teaspoon za'atar spice mix (optional) or 1  teaspoon za'atar spice mix, green (optional)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup Italian parsley, chopped fine
• 1  teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  greek feta, crumbled (optional)

Directions

1. Place cooked orzo in bowl.
2. Toss in vegetables.
3. Make a emulsion with the lemon juice, olive oil, seasonings and garlic.
4. Toss together and chill before serving or serve immediately.