Ingredients:
- 1 cup (190g) whole wheat orzo pasta
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (130g) cucumber, diced
- ½ cup (75g) red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup (15g) fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the whole wheat orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the orzo in a colander and rinse with cold water to cool.
- While the orzo cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and herbs.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, chopped vegetables, and herbs.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for flavors to meld.