SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD

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A light, easy-to-make salad that's pleasing to the palate.

Provided by Christine R.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
½ pound crumbled feta cheese
½ red onion, finely chopped
¾ cup pine nuts
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 349.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

christopher surdel
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Godfred Yaw
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This is a great salad to make for a potluck or party. It's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.


Niya E Talents
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!


Minilik Ale
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Yanna Quintana
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I love the combination of spinach, orzo, and feta in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Rana Furqan
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This is a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Sureta Luzaan 000
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover orzo.


Michael Mkhize
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This is a great salad to make for a potluck or party. It's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.


Nimo Meher
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!


Talha Prince
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


walter mendez
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I love the combination of spinach, orzo, and feta in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Maytham Ameir
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This is a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


SHADID ISLAM
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Rai Usman kharal
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Mian Riaz
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. The orzo and feta add a nice touch.


Khizar ul islam
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This is my new favorite salad! The spinach and orzo are a great combination, and the dressing is to die for.


slater
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


pog lol
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This spinach and orzo salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was light and tangy, and the spinach and orzo were perfectly cooked.