mediterranean summer salad

Name: Mediterranean Summer Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) orzo pasta; 2 cup(s) halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup(s) fresh basil leaf, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1/4 cup(s) toasted pine nuts; 1/2 cup(s) greek olives such as kalamata olive, pitted and halved; 4 package(s) feta cheese, broken into large chunks; 2 cup(s) baby spinach leaves; 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; - salt, to taste; - fresh ground black pepper. to taste

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Private Recipe by

Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

With pasta added, this gives a nice twist to the typical Greek salad. Be sure to use good-quality feta cheese, as it really makes a difference in flavor and creaminess.

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yield 8 serving(s)

prep time 20 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For mediterranean summer salad

8 oz

orzo pasta
2 c

halved cherry tomatoes
1 c

fresh basil leaf, chopped
1 tsp

minced garlic
1/4 c

toasted pine nuts
1/2 c

greek olives such as kalamata olive, pitted and halved
4 pkg

feta cheese, broken into large chunks
2 c

baby spinach leaves
1 Tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp

balsamic vinegar
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper. to taste

How To Make mediterranean summer salad

1
Cook orzo according to package directions.

2
While pasta is cooking:, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, olives, feta, and spinach.
3
Add cooked, well drained, orzo.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste; toss with salad. Serve right away.
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