Orzo Pasta Salad

This is a great recipe for potlucks--which is where I got the recipe!

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 12  ounces orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups  crumbled seasoned feta cheese (such as basil and tomato, about 6 ounces)
• 1  cup  chopped red bell pepper
• 1  cup  chopped yellow bell pepper
• 3⁄4 cup  pitted kalamata olive
• 4  green onions, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  drained capers
• 3  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 3  tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite; drain.
2. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
3. Transfer to large bowl.
4. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
5. Add crumbled feta cheese, chopped bell peppers, Kalamata olives, green onions and capers.
6. Combine lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard and cumin in small bowl.
7. Gradually whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil.
8. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Add dressing to orzo mixture and toss to blend.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate).
12. Garnish salad with pine nuts; serve.