Nan's Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb orzo pasta, cooked and chilled
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
• 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
• 1 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Place pasta in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add all the ingredients to the pasta and mix well to blend.

3. 3

   Can eat immediately or can serve at room temperature too.

4. 4

   Can be made ahead for the flavors to meld.