Tomato Cucumber Orzo Salad

Excellent light salad for hot days!

Ingredients:

• 2 large tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2" chunks

• 1 cucumber, cut into 1/2" chunks

• 1/2 cup orzo pasta

• olive oil

• sea salt & pepper

• fresh basil

• crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and allow to cool.

2. Chop vegetables and mix with cooled orzo. Cut some fresh basil into thin ribbons and add. Add a generous dash of olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to taste.

3. Top with crumbled feta cheese to serve, or other cheese, or no cheese!

*Can substitute Israeli couscous or quinoa for the orzo.