Orzo Pasta Salad

I love taking this dish to summer BBQ's. It is fresh, easy and a nice change from the usual BBQ salad fare.

Ingredients:

1 pound orzo pasta

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus a few tablespoons

2 - 3 cups spinach (depending on how much you like spinach - I always use 3 cups)

3/4 cup feta cheese

1/2 cup craisins

1/2 cup chopped cilantro (or more if you prefer) I could cilantro in everything so I do a little more

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

Directions:

Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. You want the pasta to be tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta and then spread out on a large cookie sheet. Drizzle the pasta with a few tablespoons of olive oil, mix around and then set aside to cool.

After the orzo has cooled to room temperature put it into a large salad bowl with the remaining ingredients and toss together.