Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Orzo pasta is tossed with tomatoes, red pepper, olives and spinach and a simple balsamic vinaigrette for a light, healthy salad you can prepare in no time.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 yellow or red pepper diced
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta crumbles
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, toss pasta with chopped bell pepper, olives, spinach, basil and feta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. Pour over pasta vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Chill before serving.