Like all of my recipes, this one is very versatile - you can add more of any ingredient, leave things out, or even add additional items to it (like cherry tomatos, sun dried tomatoes, chickpeas, or artichoke hearts). It's really up to you. It's also quick and easy and goes great with almost any meal as a side dish. I normally make it with grilled chicken. It's light, but very filling and tastes even better the next day as leftovers.
You'll need:
1 (1 lb) package orzo pasta
2 medium cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups pre-washed baby spinach
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 jar kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1-2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons pepper
salt to taste*
Directions:
Cook orzo as directed on package, drain.
Heat oil in saucepan or skillet on medium and add onion and garlic, stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn. Once the onion is cooked (translucent in color), stir in orzo, kalamata olives, and balsamic dressing until entire mixture is hot. Add spinach - it's important to put the spinach in last since it doesn't take very long to cook and you don't want it to get too soggy. Add feta and pepper, stir and serve.
* Keep in mind kalamata olives are salty, so taste before adding additional salt to salad.
You'll need:
1 (1 lb) package orzo pasta
2 medium cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups pre-washed baby spinach
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 jar kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1-2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons pepper
salt to taste*
Directions:
Cook orzo as directed on package, drain.
Heat oil in saucepan or skillet on medium and add onion and garlic, stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn. Once the onion is cooked (translucent in color), stir in orzo, kalamata olives, and balsamic dressing until entire mixture is hot. Add spinach - it's important to put the spinach in last since it doesn't take very long to cook and you don't want it to get too soggy. Add feta and pepper, stir and serve.
* Keep in mind kalamata olives are salty, so taste before adding additional salt to salad.
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