MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SPINACH SALAD

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A bright, flavorful array of Mediterranean ingredients!

Provided by JULIEP

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
5 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the lamb and garlic in the skillet. Season lamb with coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. Toss with the orzo, lamb, and feta cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 535.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Chamath Marapana
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. Just add it to the salad and you've got a complete meal.


Julie Martinez
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


TABITHA WANYOIKE
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Nermen El-Sherif
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with spinach, tomatoes, and cucumbers.


Khizra Qureshi
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I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food, but I really enjoyed this salad. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are well-balanced.


Ms.Salma Islam
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Tommy Precious
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I love the addition of feta cheese to this salad. It adds a nice salty flavor that really complements the other ingredients.


joy joynwaka13
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also low in calories and fat.


Imran Rahi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and everyone loved it.


saram safeer
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. I always have some leftover orzo in my fridge, so this is a great recipe to have on hand.


Marina Hasbun
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I actually really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the spinach taste great.


Shemon Mirdha
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Judy Garrison
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and healthy, and I love the combination of flavors.


Jaylee Dehoney
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is light and tangy, and the orzo and spinach are cooked perfectly.


Maharani Samaroo
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This salad is so flavorful and satisfying. The combination of orzo, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese is perfect.


Harbiyar Baloch
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I love how easy this salad is to make. I always have orzo and spinach on hand, so it's a great last-minute meal.


Yaqoob Ali
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This Mediterranean orzo spinach salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the flavors and how refreshing it was. I'll definitely be making this again soon.