LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPAGUS, SPINACH AND FETA

LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPAGUS, SPINACH AND FETA image

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 cup orzo
1/2 t salt for boiling water
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 t olive oil
8 asparagus spears cut in 1 in pieces
1 cup packed fresh spinach
Juice of one large lemon
1/3 cup feta cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the salt. Stir in the orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside to drain. In a small saucepan sautÃ© the garlic in olive oil. Add in aspagus pieces. SautÃ© 3-4 min. Stir in spinach. Cook until asparagus is tender and spinach shrinks down Put orzo in a medium bowl and add in vegetables. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice over the orzo and vegetables. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Taste add more lemon juice if desired Sprinkle feta over top of salad. Serve warm. Also good cold.