Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

There's not much to say, except it's fabulous! Recipe courtesy of Sunset Magazine.

8 oz. orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
4 oz. feta cheese, broken into chunks
2 cups baby spinach
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

1. Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, olives, feta and spinach in a large bowl. Add cooked orzo.
2. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together and toss with salad.