Orzo Salad with Tomatoes, Feta, and Basil Vinaigrette

By Dixie8686

Ingredients

• For the vinaigrette:
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup basil, thinly sliced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• For the salad:
• 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
• 12 grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 28mins
Adapted from huffingtonpost.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, shallot, and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking until fully incorporated. Stir in the basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Make the salad: Toss the pasta, tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, nuts, and parsley in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.

Mound the salad on a large serving platter and sprinkle with the chives.