Spinach & Feta Orzo Salad

  This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup orzo pasta (rice shaped pasta)
• A bunch of fresh spinach leaves or 8oz package thawed
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and (spinach if fresh) and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in bell peppers, onion. Add the feta in last and carefully fold in to avoid breakage. Mix the Dijon Mustard with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and add to salad.