Greek Spinach Orzo Salat

By á-23953

Ingredients

• 8 oz. orzo pasta
• 8 or 9 oz. fresh baby spinach
• 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered or halved
• 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup of your favorite vinaigrette dressing or use the recipe below
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the orzo according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water to cool. Set aside. Make vinaigrette by combining all ingredients in a jar with tight-sealing lid and shake until dressing is mixed well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the orzo, spinach, onion, tomatoes, olive and feta. Stir dressing into salad to coat well.