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orzo and spinach salad

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Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
@Linky1
Whitewater, WI

I was at a salad luncheon and someone made something similar to this. I thought it was pretty tasty so I came up with this version.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For orzo and spinach salad

  • 1 1/2 c
    orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1/2 c
    pine nuts, roasted
  • 1/3 c
    olive oil
  • 1/3 c
    white balsamic vinegar
  • 5-8 oz
    fresh pre-rinsed or washed and dried spinach leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 md
    sweet onion or shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • kosher or smoked salt, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper (or black)
  • 1-2 pinch
    cayenne pepper or cajun seasoning, optional
  • 4 oz
    feta cheese, crumbled

How To Make orzo and spinach salad

  • 1
    Cook orzo according to package directions. Rinse with cold water, drain and put into large bowl.
  • 2
    While pasta cooks, roast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until they start to brown. Watch so they don't burn! Remove from heat and reserve.
  • 3
    Add olive oil and vinegar to pasta in the big bowl, stir to combine so pasta doesn't stick.
  • 4
    Remove large spinach stems, if desired. Add spinach and onion to the bowl with the pasta.
  • 5
    Season with basil, salt and pepper. Stir in pine nuts and feta. Taste. Add a pinch of your favorite spicy pepper to give it a kick, if desired.
  • 6
    Chill for an hour or more before serving. Can be made the day before.
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