Lemony Orzo Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1 1/3 cups diced zucchini
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced of fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives

Preparation

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well.
Combine orzo, zucchini, and onion in a large bowl; toss well.
Combine parsley and next 6 ingredients (parsley through pepper); stir well with a whisk.
Stir into orzo mixture; add tomato, cheese, and olives, tossing gently to coat.