ORZO SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES HEARTS ENJOY DAN:

               ORZO SALAD WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup orzo

1-(14 Oz) can marinated artichoke hearts

6 cherry tomatoes, halved

1 Walla Walla sweet onion, chopped

1 cucumber, thinly sliced

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2/3-cup feta cheese

2-tablespoons lemon juice

1/2-teaspoon dried dill

1/2-teaspoon dried mint

1/2-teaspoon dried oregano

1/2-cup fresh cilantro, torn

2 teaspoon lemon pepper

 1- bag fresh spinach

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2.   Add pasta and cook 8-10 minutes, drain.

3.   Set aside.

4.   Drain artichokes, saving liquid.

5.   In a bowl combine pasta, artichokes and liquid, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, garlic, feta, lemon juice, herbs, and lemon pepper.

6.   Toss gently to combine.

7.   Divide spinach between 4 plates and top with the salad.

ENJOY DAN:                                               BON-APPETITE!!