Fit Fare

I am taking a break from wedding-diet blogging this week to share a new recipe. My fiancee and I are were tired of eating the same ol’ stuff, so we whipped up a pasta salad from scratch. If you like Mediterranean food, it’s the recipe for you! The best thing about this fresh and light pasta salad is how easy it is to make: You don’t even need measuring cups. This recipe is all about seasoning to taste.

You’ll need the following ingredients:

1 pkg of orzo pasta
Kalmata olives, pitted
Feta cheese
Fresh basil
Fresh Italian parsley
Sundried tomatoes
Red wine vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

When you are ready to put the pasta together, make sure to finely chop the basil and parsley, half the kalmata olives, and slice the sundried tomatoes. Now here is the best part: All you have to do is cook and drain the orzo pasta, and then add all of the ingredients to taste! It is important not to overload the pasta with oil and vinegar, but you can add the other ingredients in any combination you wish. I personally add extra feta cheese and kalmata olives because I love those two flavors together. I promise you will love this dish. It is great as a side or on it’s own… and is perfect for taking to parties or potlucks. With the weather slowly getting warmer, it is the perfect addition to your springtime meals. Enjoy!!!