Summer Pasta Salad

Tired of overpaying for take out each day for lunch? This is a super quick and easy pasta salad to leave you feeling satisfied both in your wallet and from hunger! Make it on a Sunday evening and you are set for lunch the entire week. 

1 ½ cup orzo(cooked according to package)

Handful of grape tomatoes

2-3 small cucumbers peeled and diced, or one large

1 can chick peas, rinsed

½ small onion diced

1 container tomato/basil feta (Publix has their own)

Handful of torn fresh basil(optional)

Garlic Expressions dressing

Ken’s Greek salad dressing

Cook/drain orzo and allow to cool. (don’t rinse it!!)

In bowl combine first 6  ingredients.

Add a few Tbs of both dressings. Toss to coat.

Tips:

·         - I like to let the salad sit overnight and then add more dressing if necessary. (remember you can always add more, but you can’t take away!)

·      -    I keep the tomatoes whole and slice them the day I eat. Otherwise the wetness of the tomatoes make the salad icky.

·         - If you measure a cup serving each day, this makes enough for 5 lunches. Toss in a side of fresh fruit and you’ve got lunch for the week. You’re welcome.

·        -  It’s summer! Get your produce at a local farmers market or produce stand. 

-    - Switch up your protein. Serve with grilled chick, salmon, steak, the possibilities are endless! 

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