Spinach, Tomato & Orzo Salad

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb spinach, washed,drained,stems removed
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 2 lemons, zested
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, cooked to al dente
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 24 basil leaves, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 bunch up spinach leaves and shred to make confetti and put into medium sized bowl, add halved grape tomatoes, and lemon zest.
• 2 (save the lemons in the fridge for later use!) add cooked& drained orzo, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over mixture and toss to combine.
• 3 (the heat from the pasta will wilt spinach and release flavors.) add basil, salt and pepper and toss one more time.