Ingredients:
1 lb orzo pasta
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
6 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
6 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
5 scallions, sliced
1 red peppers, diced
1 yellow peppers, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted, sliced
2 tablespoons capers
3 (6 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade
salt and pepper
Directions:
cook orzo according to package directions.
rinse under cold water and drain well, put into a large bowl.
whisk lemon juice, oregano, mustard, and lemon zest in a small bowl. whisk in olive oil.
add half of this mixture to the orzo.
to the orzo add peppers, scallions, olives, capers, feta cheese, tuna, and toss well. stir in tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper, add additional dressing to taste.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 27 min.