Converting Recipe From Orzo Pasta To Rice

[digmom1014]

My very favorite crowd pleasing recipe before going gluten-free was this Spinach and Orzo Salad. I need a salad to feed a large group. What do you think about substituting rice for the Orzo pasta? I wonder if it will absorb too much dressing and I don't have time to try it out.

1 16 oz. pkg uncooked orzo (sub. rice?)

3/4 c. pine nuts

1 10 pkg. baby spinach leaves, chopped

1/2 tsp. dried or fresh basil

1/2 lb. crumbled feta cheese

1/4 tsp. ground white pepper

1/2 red onion

1/2 c. olive oil

1/2 c. balsamic vinegar

Toss, refrigerate and serve cold.

If anyone has a recipe for my salad supper for my volunteer group that would feed a lot, please post it.

Let me know what you think-

Thanks-

[missy'smom]

I'll bet that would be good with quinoa or a basmati wild rice blend. The key is to not overcook the grains-aldente just like the pasta.