Greek Orzo Salad

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: 35 mins
• 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.