Spinach, Tomato & Orzo Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb spinach, washed,drained,stems removed
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 lemons, zested
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, cooked to al dente
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
24 basil leaves, thinly sliced

Preparation

Bunch up spinach leaves and shred to make confetti and put into medium sized bowl, add halved grape tomatoes, and lemon zest.
(Save the lemons in the fridge for later use!) Add cooked& drained orzo, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over mixture and toss to combine.
(The heat from the pasta will wilt spinach and release flavors.) Add basil, salt and pepper and toss one more time.