Spinach and Orzo Salad

Orzo pasta is tossed with spinach, red onion, feta cheese, pine nuts, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, creating a delicious, colorful cold salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 491 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup pine nuts
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
• ½ pound crumbled feta cheese
• ½ red onion, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.