Minted Squash-Orzo Salad

By caligma

Prep time 15 min.
Level Easy
serves 8

Ingredients

• Kosher Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Orzo pasta
• 4 Tbsp. garlic flavored olive oil
• 1 large yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced Can use frozen.
• Freshly ground pepper
• 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 3/4 cups fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus more for topping

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook as the label directs. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain, shake off the excess water and transfer to a large bowl.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons garlic olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temp.

Add the squash to the bowl with the orzo. Stir in three-quarters of the feta, the mint , the remaining 2 tablespoons garlic olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. top with remaining feta and more mint.