Orange Orzo Salad with Almonds, Feta and Olives

Ingredients (14)

• 8 ounces whole wheat orzo pasta (I used DeLallo brand)
• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup raisins, preferably golden
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (from 1 to 2 oranges, preferably organic)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste