Spinach and Orzo Salad

Name: Spinach and Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta; 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped; 0.5 pound crumbled feta cheese; 0.5 red onion, finely chopped; 0.75 cup pine nuts; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar

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

Recipe by Christine R

Updated on August 17, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

491	Calories
27g	Fat
49g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 491
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 25mg	8%
Sodium 349mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 11mg	54%
Calcium 195mg	15%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 394mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.