Ingredients:
1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar ( or red wine vinegar)
1 green peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup grape tomatoes ( or cherry tomatoes, halved)
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Directions:
Cook psta in boiling water for five minutes, add green beans to pasta and cook for 5 minutes longer. Drain. Put pasta and green beans in salad bowl and toss with oil and vinegar.
Add green pepper, capers, garlic and olives to pasta and toss.
Add tomatoes and feta chesse and toss.
Refrigerate before serving.
***This makes a good salad lunch when tossed with 1 small can (6 1/2 ounces) white tuna (drained and flaked).
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 25 min.