Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 16-ounce package uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 10-ounce package baby spinach leaves (, finely chopped)
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese (, crumbled)
  • 1 medium cucumber (, peeled and diced)
  • 1/2 red onion (, finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (, minced)
  • 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup Italian Parsley (, chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (, finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives (, sliced)

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
  • Toss the spinach, feta, cucumber, red onion, garlic, pine nuts, basil, black pepper, parsley and dill in a large bowl. Add the orzo and stir well.
  • Whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl.
  • Pour over the orzo salad and toss.
  • Top with sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
  • Refrigerate and serve cold.