Greek Orzo Salad

Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta,,which I'm sure you will enjoy, if you've never tried it. This is wonderful for a nice summer evening. 1

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  cup orzo pasta (1/2 lb)
• 1  cup  crumbled feta cheese
• 1  cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 10 -15  grape tomatoes, halved
• 3⁄4 cup black olives, preferably kalamata,pitted and halved
• 1⁄2 cup  bottled greek  vinaigrette dressing (or homemade)
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped

Directions

1. In a large saucepan of lightly salted, (add tsp olive oil, if desired) boiling water, cook orzo until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. Pour into colander and rise under cold running water.
3. Drain well.
4. Set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, combine orzo with feta,cucumber,bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives.
6. Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to combine, and sprinkle with scallions on top.