Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 bunch fresh broccoli , cut into florets
• 0.25 cups olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.75 cups sliced black olives
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh basil
• 3.5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli florets to the pot and cook until tender, 2 more minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; cook and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and pour over the orzo.

3. 3

   Toss orzo until coated with oil mixture. Add olives, Parmesan cheese, basil, and feta cheese. Toss again and season with salt and pepper.