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.