This is a new twist on traditional pasta salad. I serve it as a side to burgers, or as an entree when topped with simple grilled chicken. It pairs well with all your summer gilling, from steaks to salmon...Enjoy!
First Version
1 1/2 cups dry orzo, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed with back of knife
1/2 small lemon, juiced
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 generous handfuls baby spinach, torn into bite size pieces
1/2 tsp garlic powder
fresh cracked pepper
kosher salt
While orzo is cooking, place olive oil and garlic in a bowl. Heat oil in microwave just until oil is warm (20-30 seconds). Remove add lemon juice, stir & set aside. When orzo is cooked, drain and place into a large mixing bowl. Add cheese, olives, tomatoes and spinach. Remove smashed garlic from oil and drizzle oil over salad. Add garlic powder. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Second Version
2/3 cup fresh mozzarella cubes
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
generous handful of baby spinach, torn into bite size pieces
handful fresh basil, chiffonade
Follow directions for first version, substituting above ingredients.
Enjoy!!!
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