Orzo Pasta Salad

The classic Greek flavors of feta cheese,
fresh mint, and olives give a tangy
personality to this orzo pasta salad.

Ingredients:
2 cups orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 fresh lemon
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions:
Heat large covered saucepot of
salted water to boiling on high.
Add orzo and cook as label directs.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet,
heat oil on medium until hot.
Add grape tomatoes; cook 5 to 6 minutes
or until skins split, shaking pan occasionally.
From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel
and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice; set aside.
Remove skillet from heat.
Reserve 1/4 cup orzo cooking water; drain orzo.
Add orzo and cooking water to tomatoes in skillet;
stir in lemon peel and juice, feta, olives,
mint, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.