Asian Orzo Salad

Serving Size: 3-5

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. Pappardelle’s Asian Orzo
3 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups cucumber, seeded and chopped
6 scallions, chopped
1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
6 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons lemon juice
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

Cook orzo in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until done, about 12 minutes. Drain and chill in refrigerator.
Combine orzo with tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, parsley and mint.
For the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with salt and pepper. Add olive oil slowly while whisking. Pour dressing over orzo mixture. Mix until all ingredients are covered with dressing. Serve chilled.