ORZO AND SPINACH GREMOLADA SALAD

Submitted by Helen Lemon – Moore, Pender Island Squadron


This recipe featured at the VISD Gathering 2000 at Otter Bay Marina,
North Pender Island, BC.

2 c orzo pasta
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp each of salt and pepper
1 bunch spinach (10 oz of small leaves or torn pieces)
¼ c sliced pitted black olives
¼ c finely chopped parsley

½ tsp each of finely grated orange and lemon peel

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. (8 minutes approximately)

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
Stir into well drained cooked orzo.
Add 1 bunch of spinach leaves
Stir in  olives and parsley with the orange and lemon peel.

Mix well and serve.