Spinach and Orzo Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Servings: 8

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

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 8 Calories: 490

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 26.9g Cholesterol: 25mg Sodium: 349mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 49g     Dietary Fiber: 3.3g Protein: 15.8g