I have a thing for olives. I guess you could say...olive olives. (Cricket. Cricket.) The way that I love olives...you'd think we've been involved since I was a wee one. Untrue. Growing up, I detested olives. Hated. I think it's because my sister used to put those green olives that come in a briny jar (you know, the ones that are red in the middle?) on her fingers and suck them off, one by one, with a big smile on her face. Really grossed me out. I'm thankful that I've come around, because olives are definitely in the running for my top three favorite foods. (The list reads: 1. Butter 2. Ice Cream 3. Olives. Oh! And carbs! I love carbs.) Because I haven't yet discovered a way to successfully incorporate olives into butter and/or ice cream, this summer orzo salad is a more palatably acceptable alternative. And look! Carbs!
Make this for a potluck dinner. Or bring it to a picnic. Your friends will love you. Save some for yourself in the fridge. You will love you.
