Summer Vegetable and Orzo Salad

Another one from Southern Living found in my stash. We love salads and can't have too many recipes.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  medium  size onion, chopped
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup orzo pasta, cooked
• 4  large carrots, coarsely shredded
• 1  large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  large zucchini, chopped
• 3 -4  tablespoons  white balsamic vinegar or 3 -4  tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3  tablespoons honey
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
•  lettuce leaf (optional)

Directions

1. Saute onion in 1 tablespoon hot oil 10 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat and stir in orzo, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, carrot and next 6 ingredients.
2. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
3. Serve on lettuce leaves if desired.