Summer Orzo Pasta Salad
Summer Orzo Pasta Salad is a great addition to any summer get together! This salad mixes together orzo pasta, chickpeas, feta cheese, crisp summer vegetables, fresh herbs and is topped with a light vinaigrette. Your guests are sure to love this one!
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SALAD
8 ounces orzo pasta {try whole wheat for a healthier version}, cooked according to package
1/2 english cucumber, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 – 15-ounce can garbanzo beans {chickpeas}, drained and rinsed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, chopped {about 2/3 cup}
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
FOR THE RED WINE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Visit Summer Orzo Pasta Salad by Julia @ www.acedarspoon.com for instructions