Orzo Salad with Summer Vegetables

Feel free to add extra veggies to this salad such as grilled zucchini or sauteed peppers. You can also add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for some protein. Diced avocado will add a bit of creaminess to the salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 & 1/2 cups of fresh corn
• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups of crumbled feta cheese
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup of fresh mint, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 TBS grated lemon zest
• 1 & 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 cup of sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped (optional)