Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta Cheese,
Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

Serves 4

Ingredients

¼ cup Fresh Basil, chopped
⅓ cup Italissima Pitted Black Olives, coarsely chopped
125 g Italissima Feta Cheese, crumbled
To Taste Italissima Sea Salt
To Taste Merchants Fine Pepper

Instructions

1. In a large six to eight quart pot, bring the lightly salted water to a boil. Add Preferisco Orzo and cook it according to the directions on the package until al dente. Drain well in a colander and rinse under cold water, then drain again. Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, Preferisco Extra Virgin Olive Oil, fresh garlic, Italissima Sea Salt, and Merchants Fine Pepper in a large bowl. Add the Orzo to dressing and toss. Let orzo come to room temperature. Add the remaining ingredients of Bonta Artichokes, cherry tomatoes, Italissima Olives, and Italissima Feta Cheese and once doing so, toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Gently toss the salad again just before serving.