Orzo With Spinach, Feta And Olives

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces orzo pasta
• 1 lb spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 10 kalamata olives, pitted & chopped
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook orzo according to package direction. add spinach for last minute of cooking. drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
• 2 place red onion, feta, olives, and pine nuts in a mixing bowl, add orzo and spinach.
• 3 in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and cayenne, if using. pour over orzo mixture and toss to combine. taste and adjust seasoning. serve at room temperature.