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Spinach & Orzo Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (16 oz.) orzo pasta
  • 1 pkg. (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
  • 3/4 c. low-fat crumbled feta cheese
  • 3/4 c. finely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 c. low-fat balsamic vinaigrette (Paul Newman’s Light Done Right)
  • 1/2 t. dried basil
  • 1/4 t. white pepper
  • 1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, onion and orzo.

In a small bowl, combine the vinaigrette, basil and pepper. Pour over orzo; toss to coat. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Just before serving, stir in pine nuts.

NOTE: Serves 10. Adjust ingredients according to the number of people you are serving.