Orzo Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Feta, and Mint
- 2 c. orzo pasta
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes
- 1 lemon
- 1 c. crumbled feta cheese
- 13 c. pitted kalamata olives
- 13 c. fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.
- Add orzo and cook as label directs.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot.
- Add grape tomatoes; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until skins split, shaking pan occasionally.
- From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice; set aside.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Reserve 1/4 cup orzo cooking water; drain orzo.
- Add orzo and cooking water to tomatoes in skillet; stir in lemon peel and juice, feta, olives, mint, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.
orzo pasta, olive oil, grape tomatoes, lemon, feta cheese, olives, mint, ground black pepper
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/orzo-salad-tomatoes-feta-mint-ghk (may not work)