Basic Orzo Pasta Salad

Submitted by Hoji854

"A tasty cold orzo pasta salad. It's very basic and easy to alter: add tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, black beans, corn, capers, olives, pine nuts, shrimp, whatever!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 cups cooked orzo pasta (equals about 1 cup uncooked)
• 1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
• 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well to coat. Cover bowl and chill for one hour.