Greek-Inspired Vegan Orzo Salad

Step 1

Cook orzo pasta as directed, rinse with cold water and drain.

Step 2

Put Orzo in a large mixing bowl and add olive oil, pure maple syrup and the juice of lemons. Mix with hands to distribute evenly throughout pasta

Step 3

Add Persian cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion and calamata olives to bowl, salt lightly, drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive oil, a pinch of dried Italian seasoning and a few grinds of black pepper then mix into orzo with hands.

Step 4

Top with salted sliced avocado and a squeeze of lemon