Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Ingredients:

• 8 oz orzo

• Salt

• ¼ c pine nuts, toasted

• 6 oz feta cheese (optional)

• 2 oz kalamata olives

• 4 oz baby spinach

• ¼ c chopped red onion

• 1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved

• 24 basil leaves

Dressing:

• 3 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp dijon mustard

• Pinch of dried basil and tarragon

Directions:

1. Cook the orzo according to directions on the box. 

2. Puree half of the spinach in a food processor, adding 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Chop the rest of the spinach roughly.

3. Toss the pureed spinach with the cooked orzo until coated.

4. Gently mix in the remaining ingredients of the salad, and coat with the dressing.