Orzo Salad and Wine Pairing

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: grape tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are budget-friendly and have a similar taste.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen veggies are often cheaper and have a long shelf life.

In a bowl, have cooked orzo ready.

Add diced cucumber, chickpeas, fresh spinach, halved heirloom cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil to the bowl.

Add diced red onion for crunch.

Prepare the dressing by mixing fresh lemon juice, local extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the salad and let it sit for a minute or two to absorb the flavors.

Serve the salad with a suggested pairing of Sauvignon Blanc wine or leftover steak for a heartier meal.

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