spinach and orzo salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 pound crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. refrigerate and serve cold.