Greek Cheesy Orzo Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Pasta

• 1 cup orzo pasta. Cooked, drained and cooled

Vegetables

• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 red onion, finely diced
• A few sprigs of fresh dill, chopped
• 6-7 basil leaves, chopped
• 4-5 mint leaves, chopped

Feta Dressing

• 1/3 cup feta (traditional Greek feta)
• 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• Zest of half a lemon
• A few pinches of freshly cracker pepper

Garnish

• 1/3 cup myzithra cheese, grated

Directions

1. In a food processor or hand blender, add feta, olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and pepper
2. Blend until super creamy and smooth. (If too thick, add a touch more lemon juice to thin it out)
3. In a large bowl, mix the cooled orzo, cucumber, cherry tomato and red onions
4. Pour the feta dressing over the vegtables and toss well until the veggies are well coated
5. Fold in the fresh dill, basil and mint gently and add 3/4 of the grated myzithra cheese
6. Plate your salad and finally garnish with the remaining myzithra cheese
7. Enjoy.