Mia Kouppa: Greek pasta salad

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

orzo pasta (uncooked)

3 tbsp

Greek olive oil

2 tbsp

(30 ml) pesto

2 tbsp

freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tsp

finely chopped lemon zest

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground pepper

1 cup

diced red pepper

1 cup

diced cucumber

1 cup

cherry tomatoes, quartered

1/2 cup

pitted kalamata olives

1/2 cup

chopped green onions

1/4 cup

chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup

chopped fresh dill

1 tbsp

capers

1/2 tsp

dried Greek oregano