Spinach Orzo Salad with Cranberries and Goat Cheese

INGREDIENTS

1/2 tbsp

light olive oil

8 oz

orzo pasta

4 cups

fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped

1/2 cup

sliced almonds

1/2 cup

Craisins or dried cranberries

2 oz

goat cheese, crumbled

Optional: 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped bite-size

1/4 cup

olive oil, divided

3 tbsp

white balsamic or champagne vinegar

1 tbsp

honey

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper