Step 1

Heat broiler to high oroven to 500 degrees. Bring a pot of water to a boil with a large pinch of salt. Once boiling, add the orzo to the pot and cook 8-9 minutes, until aldente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool

Step 2

Prep the ingredients: meanwhile, pick the basil leaves and discard the stems. Thinly slice the basil leaves. Halve the lemon. Peel and halve the cucumber lengthwise,then scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Thinly slice the cucumber into half moons. Thinly slice the garlic. Halve,peel, and thinly slice the onion. Halve and pit the nectarine and peach, then dice into 1-inch cubes

Step 3

Broil the fruit: place the nectarine and peach on a lightly oiled baking sheet and place in the oven for 4-6 minutes, until lightly charred

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion to the pan and cook, tossing, 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic to the pan and cook another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Remove pan from heat and toss in the orzo, peach, nectarine, cucumber, feta, a squeeze of lemon, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Divide the orzo salad between bowls and sprinkle with basil. Enjoy!