Orzo Vegetable Salad

By S. Danford

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
• 2 green onions
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 T capers, drained
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 4 t lemon juice
• 1 T minced fresh tarragon OR 1 t dried tarragon
• 2 t grated lemon peel
• 2 t rice vinegar
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the orzo according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in large bowl combine the tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese, and capers.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Drain the orzo and rinse in cold water.
Add orzo to the vegetable mixture.
Pour dressing over the salad.
Toss to coat.
Chill until serving.