Ingredients

1 lb. orzo

10 oz. baby spinach, chopped

1/2 lb. crumbled feta

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

3/4 c. toasted pine nuts

2 plum tomatoes, diced

1 red or green bell pepper, diced

1/4 c. pitted black olives

1/2 c. olive oil

1/2 c. balsamic vinegar

juice of half a lemon

1 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chiffonaded

Preparation

Cook orzo in salted water until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta, spinach, feta, onion, pepper, basil, olives, tomatoes, and pine nuts. Toss with oil, vinegar, and lemon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve cold.