Orzo, Pine nut and Feta Salad

By pattynorman1947

salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb. orzo
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt and Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted*
• 1 1/4 cups feta cheese, crumbled (6 oz)
• 1 cup thinly sliced scallions (green part only)
• Toast pine nuts in a shallow baking pan in a 350 oven until golden , about 5-10 mins.

Preparation

Step 1

Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling slated water until tend, then drain well.
Whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. then add hot orzo and toss.
After orzo has cooled, toss with pine nuts, feta and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
Makes 8 side-dish servings.