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

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.

Questions

Can I make Orzo Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Orzo Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

Can I make Orzo Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Orzo Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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