Mediterranean Orzo Salad

  • 1/2 lb. orzo
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/4 C. chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 med. tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped
  • 1 med. unpeeled cucumber, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 C. pitted kalamata olives, chopped roughly
  • 1/4 lb. fake feta
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained

Boil the orzo 9 to 11 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse.

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, mint, and seasonings to make vinaigrette.

In a large bowl, combine the orzo, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, garlic, and black olives. Blend in the vinaigrette, fake feta, and chickpeas.

Chill 1 hour before serving.