Mediterranean Orzo Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb orzo pasta
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb tomatoes, diced
1 seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to package instructions.
In a colander, drain the cooked pasta, then rinse with cold water and drain well. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese and the reserved pasta. Add the dressing and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper.