Orzo and Spinach Salad

By lisalang

Ingredients

• ourse: side dishes
• POINTS® Value: 2
• Servings: 4
• Preparation Time: 8 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Level of Difficulty: Easy
• A fabulous picnic or barbecue side dish. Switch to baby arugula and diced sweet red peppers for another tasty option.
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• Ingredients
• 2 cup(s) spinach, baby leaves, packed
• 1/3 cup(s) uncooked orzo
• 1 cup(s) grape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese
• Instructions
• Place spinach in a serving bowl.

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a medium-size pot of water to a boil; stir in orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes; drain well. Spoon hot orzo over spinach and toss to coat; let spinach wilt.

Add tomatoes, vinegar, salt and pepper to orzo; toss gently but well. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately. Yields about 1 cup per serving.