Picnic Orzo Salad
1/2 pound orzo pasta
1 tomatoes, diced
2 large carrots, shredded
1 cucumber, diced
1 can chick peas, rinsed & drained
1 avocado, diced
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt & pepper to taste
Juice of 3 lemons
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling water according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, garbanzo beans, red onion, cilantro, parsley, basil, avocado and feta. For the dressing: combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Pour the dressing over the pasta, and toss well.
