Lemony Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
• 1 1/3 cups diced zucchini
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives

Preparation

1. Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well. Combine orzo, zucchini, and onion in a large bowl; toss well. Combine parsley and next 6 ingredients (parsley through pepper); stir well with a whisk. Stir into orzo mixture; add tomato, cheese, and olives, tossing gently to coat.