Greek Vegetarian Orzo Salad

Greek Vegetarian Orzo Salad

Greek Vegetarian Orzo Salad

About this recipe:

Ingredients

  • 1 lb orzo pasta
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup Kosterina Greek Herb Kalamata Olives, halved or quartered
  • 1/4  cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 4 large handfuls of spinach, rough chop
  • Juice and zest of one lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Greek Herb & Lemon Olive Oil

Directions

  1. In a medium to large sauce pan, prepare the orzo as per package instructions but remove and strain two minutes before package instructs.  Return the orzo to the pan an on low heat, add other ingredients.  Stir frequently and keep on low heat for 3-5 minutes or until all the spinach is wilted.  Cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. Once removed from refrigerator, plump, drizzle olive oil, and add juice and zest of one lemon before serving.
  3. Serve chilled and enjoy!