Alper Sarikaya — Spinach and Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• 16oz orzo pasta , uncooked
• 10 oz spinach , finely chopped
• 1/2 lb feta cheese , crumbled
• 1/2 red onion , finely chopped
• 3/4 C pine nuts (or almonds)
• 1/2 tsp basil , dried
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/3 C olive oil
• 1/3 C balsamic vinegar