Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This is a recipe I just throw together, and I have been making it for years.  I used to make this when I lived alone right after college all the time.  I like to say this is my dressed up version of ramen.  This is also another good recipe for cleaning out the fridge.

1 cup orzo ( I mixed half whole wheat and half regular)

2 overflowing handfuls of fresh spinach

1/2- 1 cup feta depending how much you want

8-10 chopped kalamatas

1 chopped roasted red pepper

8 cherry tomatoes, halved

1 lemon

1 T. olive oil

1. Fill medium sauce pan halfway with water and boil. 
2. Boil orzo until 1 minute before el dente.  
   
3. Add spinach to boiling orzo and water, and cook for 1 minute or until wilted.
4. Drain orzo and spinach in a colander.
5. Transfer orzo and spinach to a large bowl, and add olive oil and lemon juice, stir to mix.
6. Add olives, peppers, tomatoes, and feta to the mix.  
7. Enjoy!

THE VERDICT: Always a winner, looks impressive, but it is so easy.  If you don't have a certain ingredient just substitute it or leave it out.  I used to eat this as a main entree, but now I serve it as a side dish to my meat lover husband.  It is also great cold the next day.