Thursday, February 23, 2012

Summer Salad


SUMMER SALAD       

Ingredients

·         8 ounces orzo pasta
·         2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 
·         1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
·         1 teaspoon minced garlic 
·         1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
·         1/2 cup Greek olives such as kalamata, pitted and halved
·         4 ounces feta cheese, broken into large chunks 
·         2 cups baby spinach leaves 
·         1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 
·         2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
·         Salt 
·         freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1.     1. Cook orzo according to package directions.
2.     2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, olives, feta, and spinach. Add cooked orzo.
3.     3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste; toss with salad.

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