Orange orzo salad with almonds, feta, and olives

https://cookieandkate.com/orange-orzo-salad-recipe/
type:salad
type:orzosalad
type:orzo
type:pastasalad
type:refreshing
type:citrus

• 8 ounces whole wheat orzo pasta (I used DeLallo brand)
• ½ cup raw almonds
• 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• ½ cup chopped green onion
• ½ cup raisins, preferably golden
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• ¼ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (from 1 to 2 oranges, preferably organic)
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste