Orzo Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Feta, and Mint - orzo pasta

Method

• Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.
• Add orzo and cook as label directs.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot.
• Add grape tomatoes; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until skins split, shaking pan occasionally.
• From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice; set aside.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Reserve 1/4 cup orzo cooking water; drain orzo.
• Add orzo and cooking water to tomatoes in skillet; stir in lemon peel and juice, feta, olives, mint, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.