Mediterranean Orzo Salad

By shauna

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Orzo Pasta
• 1 C. Pitted Kalamata or Nicoise Olives, coarsely chopped
• 8 Oil-Packed Sundried Tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/3 C. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp. White Wine Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper
• 5 oz. Soft Goat Cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 C. Fresh Basil, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Cook orzo in a lg. pot of boiling salted water for about 7 min, or till just tender. Drain & rinse with cold water till completely cooled. Drain again. Combine olives, sundried tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, salt & pepper in a lg. salad bowl. Add cooked orzo & stir well. Stir in goat cheese & basil just before serving.