Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup dry orzo
- ½ – 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Bring 2 cups water to boil in a saucepan. Add orzo, cook 5-8 minutes, until al dente. Drain orzo and rinse with cold water. Place desired amount of garbanzo beans in a bowl with orzo and all remaining ingredients. Stir and season to taste.