Christmas in Summer Salad

This is my new favorite lunch sidedish. I got the idea from a buffet item at Whole Foods. I call it Christmas in Summer Salad!

It's really fast to make. All it is:

• orzo
• kale
• red pepper
• italian seasoning (like this)
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• salt 
• black pepper
• garlic cloves

I start by cutting the kale up in really small pieces. Then I steam the kale for a few minutes. After the kale is done, I use the same boiling water to cook the orzo. While the orzo is cooking, I dice the red pepper. I also pour some olive oil in a bowl and add a splash of balsamic vinegar. I love my Italian seasoning grinder! I use it on almost everything. I grind a generous amount in the oil. Then add some salt and grind some black pepper. Then I press one or two garlic cloves and add it to the oil. After the orzo is done, I rise it and let it sit a bit. Then I stir all the ingredients together.