A Summer Pasta Salad

Today is Foodie Friday hosted by Designs by Gollum and today I am sharing a great pasta salad that I enjoy during these hot summer days.

I grow herbs and enjoy cooking with them. They are so very easy to grow and can even be grown in pots on a patio. They give such wonderful fresh flavor to so many dishes. If you are tenative about growing herbs, DON'T. They are so easy and the rewards are amazing. There is something about going to my patio, clipping herbs to go in a dish that I am preparing that is so very rewarding. It's a "feel good thing."









Herbed Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 T lemon zest
1 tsp honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup Olive Oil
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 # orzo
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
7 oz. crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

1. Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, honey and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil.

2. Bring broth to a boil. Stir in orzo and reduce heat to medium. Cover partially, cook until tender but still firm to bite. Drain and transer to large bowl tossing frequently until cool.

3. Mix tomatoes, feta, herbs and green onions into orzo. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temp. Add pine nuts and toss. Serve at room temp. and with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Add a little Roasted Chicken and you have a one dish meal. It's a "GOOD THING".

This is delicious and I hope you will try it.

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Have a lovely day.