• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/2 lb (227 grams) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved ( approximately 1 & 1/2 to 2 cups)
• 1 small jar (170 ml) ( 6 fl oz) marinated artichokes, drained and rough chopped (don't rinse)
• 1/2 medium English cucumber, seeded and chopped into bite sized pieces ( approximately 1 & 1/4 cups)
• 1/2 cup whole pitted black olives or Kalamata olives
• 1/3 cup red onion, chopped small (see notes*)
• 1 bell pepper, red, yellow, or orange, chopped into bite sized pieces
• 2- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Greek Salad Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• pinch of pepper
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped or 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ( approximately 1/2 a lemon)
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons oil, I use grape seed or extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water