Oh, my, orzo! Here's why this pasta salad is a thing of beauty: it only has a few ingredients, the flavors are fresh and summery, and it's delicious cold or at room temperature. Add it as a barbecue ...

Drain the pasta, rinse in cold water and tip into a large bowl ... Pack the spinach separately if you’re not eating this salad straight away and mix it in before serving.

Drain the pasta in a colander and run it under a cold tap until cooled. Stir the dressing, cucumber, tomatoes, basil, feta and olives, if using, into the pasta and serve.

Leftover pasta salad just gets tastier after a day or two ... It also helps the salad stay fresh longer and makes it better ...