May Flowers; Recipe-of-the-Day

Feta Orzo Salad

On a bed of Curly Leaf Lettuce

Ingredients: (makes 4 servings)

½ cup thinly sliced green onions

½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Dressing:

3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain

and rinse with cold water. Drain.

2. Combine drained pasta, green onions, cheese, dill, and

chickpeas in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.

3. For the dressing – combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt

and garlic in a small bowl. Stir with a whisk. (or a

small mason jar with a lid. Shake to combine.)

4. Drizzle over the pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.

Happy May!