Foodie Out Of The Closet

Hello Foodie Friends!  Keeping the kitchen cool in the summer heat can be a challenge. Here is a great salad recipe to keep it cool! This Mediterranean-inspired salad is good for your heart, too! Quite easy to prepare and with the Greek Feta cheese, a complete meal.  Ingredients:  1 cup of Orzo pasta 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 cup of lightly cooked broccoli 1/3 cup green pitted olives (chopped fine) 1/2 cup of Greek feta, crumbled 1/3 cup capers 1/3 cup of pickled red onion (recipe below) Sauce/Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil and  2 Tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice  1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of Italian herb blend 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder Red Pickled onion recipe:  Prepare in advance and will keep in a sealed airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 1/2 cup of red onion, chopped 1 tablespoon of Sumac 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon of salt Blend the above ingredients and allow them to so...