Feta, Salami*, Hearts of Palm*, and Orzo Mediterranean Salad

This is a wonderful salad to serve in a hollowed out tomato:
(serves 6-8)

1 lb. orzo
1/2 cup EVOO
5 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 orange pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 lb. sliced salami*, diced
2 hearts of palm sticks*, cut in circles
1/2 cup lemon* mint, chopped
1/2 cup basil, chopped
1 cup chopped Persian* cucumber
14 oz. feta, crumbled
3 lemons, juiced
A sprinkle or two of Tejin* spice (chile lime - yumola)
Freshly ground pepper*
Sprig of mint for garnish

Cook orzo in a 6 qt. pot of salted water until tender, drain in colander. Transfer to serving bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice, scallions, and black pepper to orzo. Toss well and allow to cool Add peppers, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, mint, basil, feta, salami, hearts of palm, and herbs. Toss well to combine. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

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