Orzo Salad

By calypan

Ingredients

• COOK:
• 8 oz. dry orzo
• ADD:
• 2 cups sliced fresh spinach
• 1 ⁄2 cup diced roasted red peppers
• 1 ⁄2 cup diced part-skim mozzarella
• 1 ⁄4 cup sliced scallions
• 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
• WHISK:
• 2 Tbsp. each fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from cuisinerecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook orzo in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Add spinach, roasted peppers, mozzarella, scallions, and pine nuts; toss to combine.

Whisk together lemon juice, oil, and vinegar; toss with orzo mixture to coat. Season salad with salt and black pepper.