Orzo Salad

Name: Orzo Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped; 2 cups baby spinach; 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A summery pasta salad with rice-shaped orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta, and a bright lemon-oregano vinaigrette. Light enough to eat cold yet satisfying as a meal.

20 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

MediterraneanSaladStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb orzo pasta
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
2 cups baby spinach
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

Cook 1 lb orzo pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
2

Whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
3

Pour the dressing over the warm orzo and toss to coat.
4

Add 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, 2 cups baby spinach, 1/2 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives, and 1/2 finely diced red onion. Toss to combine.
5

Let cool to room temperature, then fold in 4 oz crumbled feta cheese.
6

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for sun-dried tomatoes in Orzo Salad?

The entry for Orzo Salad calls for 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped. In its place: A tablespoon of tomato paste plus chopped roasted red peppers gives the concentrated tomato flavor and the chew.

Can I make Orzo Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Orzo Salad is 1 lb orzo pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Orzo Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many carbs are in Orzo Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 14 g of carbohydrate in about 340 calories, with 17 g protein and 24 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 166 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Orzo Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Once dressed, the spinach will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Orzo Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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