{clean} zucchini, tomato, and basil orzo salad

One thing I love about summertime is a cold summer salad. I have plenty of zucchinis, tomatoes, and basil in my garden so it was only a matter of time before I came up with this simple recipe.

{clean} zucchini, tomato, and basil orzo salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orzo pasta (cooked)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
• 1 medium zucchini (coursely grated)
• 1/3 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• juice of a lemon
• 2-3 garlic cloves (crushed/minced)
• 1-2 Tbps Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

1) Take EVOO and garlic and microwave for less than a minute (until you start to smell the garlic)

2) In a bowl add the EVOO mixture and everything else and stir.

3) Chill for atleast a hour to incorporate the flavors.

NOTE: You would want to double this recipe for a cookout or party. Feel free to add your favorite cheese to the dish as well!  I limit my cheese intake for things that HAVE to have cheese (and yes, in my life, there are those cases)