Greek Orzo Salad

By kjs1010

A delicious, colorful salad, with artichoke hearts and feta cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 2- 6oz cans marinated artichoke hearts
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1-2oz can black olives, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp lemon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade and set aside.

In large bowl combine artichoke hearts and remaining ingredients. Toss and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator.

Just before serving drizzle salad with reserved marinade.

In place of marinade you can use 1/2 cup good quality Italian dressing or Greek dressing

Serves 6-8