Potluck Ideas: My Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) orzo pasta
• Water for boiling, generously salted
• 1 cup (140g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1 cup (85g) sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced (about 1 cup/150g)
• 1/2 cup (28g) red onion, finely diced
• 4 ounces (115g) feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste