Greek Style Orzo Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olive
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
• 1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
• 5 -6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 combine vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. set aside.
• 2 cook orzo according to package directions. drain and transfer to a medium-size bowl.
• 3 while pasta is still hot, stir in the rest of salad ingredients and dressing to taste.
• 4 salad is good immediately while still warm, or also chilled or at room temperature.