Greek Orzo Salad

Makes 8 servings

This is an easy, healthy orzo salad.

ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup grape or cherry
tomatoes
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
I keep it simple, but you can add more:
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red
pepper
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives,
halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh
parsley

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large serving bowl; add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and basil. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Source: Betsy Reves