Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 fresh garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • Salad
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 5 -10 green olives, drained and halved

Method

  • Dressing: Place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until well incorporated. No blender? That's just fine, simply mix/shake the ingredients until thoroughly blended.
  • Salad: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In large bowl combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, feta and olives. Toss with dressing and chill for at least one 1 hour in refrigerator.