Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups

Ingredients

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• 2 cups penne pasta
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• ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
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• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
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• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
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• salt and pepper to taste
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• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
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• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
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• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
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• 1 small red onion, chopped
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• ½ cucumber, sliced
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• ½ cup sliced black olives
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• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather the ingredients.
2. 2
   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.
3. 3
   Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
4. 4
   Combine pasta, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.
5. 5
   Enjoy!