Greek Orzo Pasta Salad With Spinach
- 2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- water, to cook orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
- 2 -3 ounces feta cheese
- 10 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 dash kalamata brine (if you have it) (optional)
- 1/2 small red onion, finely sliced to create slivers
- 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pignoli nut
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons light caesar salad dressing (such as Ken's)
- 1 chopped garlic clove
- salt and pepper
- Add chicken bouillon to pasta water and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and cook for 7 minutes.
- Strain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta. Set aside.
- In a medium/large bowl add the balance of the ingredients and stir well.
- Add the strained orzo and stir again.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and serve. This helps the flavors meld together.
- Enjoy!
orzo pasta, chicken, water, cilantro, red pepper, feta cheese, olives, brine, red onion, fresh spinach, nut, lemon juice, light caesar salad dressing, garlic, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/greek-orzo-pasta-salad-with-spinach-234256 (may not work)