Jane's Favorite Tri-Colored Salad

Submitted by januarybride

"An award winning recipe from the California Raisin Marketing Board. Sounds good, so placed here for safe keeping. A vegetarian salad that they say will put a smile on your face."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 ounces orzo pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups fresh spinach, torn
• 3⁄4 cup feta cheese (light or fat free work well)
• 1 cup raisins
• 12 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper

directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and turn into large serving bowl; drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat well. Set aside to cool.
2. Add remaining ingredients to bowl; toss to combine well. Serve at room temperature.

Reviews

[OceanLuvinGranny]

Except that its not a true "vegan" recipe because of the cheese in it. I suppose they could leave that out if they wanted to make this recipe. I know its not titled as a vegan recipe, only referred to in the description.