Ingredients

1 ¼ cups orzo, dried, rosamarina (8 oz.)

8 oz feta cheese, cubed or coarsely crumbled

1 cup Roma tomatoes

½ cup kalamata olives, chopped and pitted

1 tbsp fresh basil, snipped

1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, snipped

⅓ cup olive oil

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

½ tsp fresh oregano, snipped

salt and ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Rinse with cold water; drain again.

Transfer pasta to a large bowl.

Cover; chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.

Add feta, tomatoes, olives, basil, and parsley to the chilled pasta; stir to combine.

For dressing: In a jar with a screw-top lid, place olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano.

Shake vigorously to combine.

Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat.

Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

Cover; chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.