Orzo Summa Domae (Greek Orzo Salad)

• 8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1 large sweet red pepper
• 14 cup kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
• 12 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
• 13 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 12 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 14 cup balsamic vinegar
• 14 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 12 teaspoon garlic powder
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Cook orzo per package directions.
2. Roast the red pepper:
3. Quarter the pepper, remove stem and seeds.
4. Broil the pepper skin side up until skins blisters and blackens, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Immediately put the pepper in a bowl, cover it with a lid or plastic wrap, and let stand for 15-20 minutes.
6. Peel off and discard the charred skin.
7. Chop the pepper.
8. Combine the orzo, roasted red pepper, pistachios, green onions, olives, parsley and oregano in a large bowl.
9. Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk together.
10. Pour dressing over orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat.
11. Refrigerate.
12. Before serving, crumble 1/2 cup feta cheese over top of salad (or gently combine into salad if you prefer).

orzo pasta, sweet red pepper, kalamata olive, pistachios, green onion, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, water, sugar, garlic, ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orzo-summa-domae-greek-orzo-salad-131995 (may not work)