Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Ingredients:

Dressing

• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp golden balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp mediterranean seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Salad

• ½ lb orzo, cooked to al dente (about 4 minutes), and drained
• ½ English cucumber, chopped
• 1 vine ripened tomato, chopped
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
2. Toss together all remaining ingredients with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving, to allow the flavors to get to know each other. 

Makes about 4 servings