Spinach Orzo Salad

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (16 oz.) orzo pasta
• 1 pkg. (6 oz) baby spinach, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.

2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, onion and orzo. In a small bowl, combine the vinaigrette, basil and pepper. Pour over orzo; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in pine nuts .