Orzo Summer Salad

This recipe is meant to be low-cost, low-fat and low-calorie. Easy to put together and can be made ahead of time. Serves a lot.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 11
• Yields: 11 cups

Ingredients

• 1  lb orzo pasta
• 1 1⁄2 cups  spicy hot V8
• 2  teaspoons  freshly grated lemon peel
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1  tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs tomatoes, chopped
• 1  large English cucumber, chopped
• 1  bunch green onion, chopped

Directions

1. Cook orzo as directed on box.
2. Drain well.
3. Place in a large bowl and mix the rest of the ingredients together and toss gently to mix.
4. Cover and refrigerate.
5. Note: I add a little more lemon and garlic.