Nicoise-Style Orzo Salad

• 1/2 pound orzo
• 1/2 cup Nicoise olives, pitted
• 1/2 cup pear or cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the orzo and cook until al dente.
3. Drain and rinse under running water, then drain again.
4. Transfer the orzo to a bowl and add the olives, tomatoes, onion, parsley and capers.
5. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic and a pinch each of kosher salt and pepper.
6. Whisk in the olive oil and stir the dressing into the pasta salad.

orzo, nicoise olives, pear, red onion, flatleaf parsley, capers, balsamic vinegar, garlic, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/nicoise-style-orzo-salad (may not work)