Orzo With Spinach, Feta And Olives

• 12 ounces orzo pasta
• 1 lb spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 10 kalamata olives, pitted & chopped
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne (optional)

1. Cook orzo according to package direction. Add spinach for last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
2. Place red onion, feta, olives, and pine nuts in a mixing bowl, add orzo and spinach.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and cayenne, if using. Pour over orzo mixture and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature.

orzo pasta, spinach leaves, red onion, feta cheese, olives, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orzo-with-spinach-feta-and-olives-396195 (may not work)