Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• *Salad
• 12 oz orzo, prepared according to package details
• 1/2 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced or halved
• 1 medium cucumber, chopped
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil
• 1/2 baby spinach, chopped
• Optional toppings: sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, etc.
• *Dressing
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to preference)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 teaspoons Italian dried herb seasoning

Directions

1. *Salad
2. Cook the orzo according to the package, allow it to cool.
3. In a medium size bowl, add all the salad ingredients and mix.
4. *Dressing
5. In a small bowl add all the dressing ingredients and whisk until combined well.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and top as desired.
7. Serve cold.

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