Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) (blank)s tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 5 medium (4-1/8" long)s green onions, chopped; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Rating: 4.64 stars

58 Ratings
47 Reviews
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A bright, flavorful array of Mediterranean ingredients!

By JULIEP

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

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

Per Serving:

461 calories; protein 25.6g 51% DV; carbohydrates 34.5g 11% DV; fat 25g 38% DV; cholesterol 88mg 29% DV; sodium 535.1mg 21% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (47)

Most helpful positive review

Linda T

07/11/2005

YUM. I made this with sauted spiced chicken breast instead of lamb left out the olive oil and the mint (store was out of it) and used a low fat sun dried tomato feta. Very good and very filling. I tried this hot and cold and preferred this served hot. I have leftovers for later this week.. can't wait. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Brandy Lee

05/04/2006

I followed this very closely so I feel good about saying that I don't think it's anything I did. I note now that a few reviewers before me indicate they left out the mint for one reason or another. The mint did definitely do its part in ruining this dish. Read More

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58 Ratings

5 star values: 41
4 star values: 15
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Linda T

07/11/2005

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Leroy Jenkins

02/07/2005

This is a really recipe. Be warned that the prep time is longer than 15 minutes. It take awhile to wash and chop all the ingredients. Read More

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dean p.

12/14/2004

This is truly outstanding! Lovely mediterranean flavors in every bite. Simple to make and incredibly delicious! Read More

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NEPENTHE

10/28/2004

This is now one of my favorites! It is delicious and is faily simple to make. I will never get tired of eating this. Thank you for the recipe. Read More

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JK20165

06/28/2008

This was wonderful although I made several substitutions. I used chicken breast instead of lamb oregano intead of coriander red pepper instead of tomato & red onion instead of green onion. Ordinarily I don't make this many changes to a recipe but I used what I had on hand and it turned out delicious in any case. Try it with chicken and oregano!! Read More

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JULIEP

07/02/2004

Out of this world!! Read More

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Andrea M. Elkins

05/13/2009

Very good! I made the following changes: used ground lean turkey instead of lamb; used sundried tomatoes instead of fresh; added sliced black olives; and added a bit of rosemary and paprika. I did not use the coriander or mint. I also blanched te spinach. The feta cheese was a great addition; with the warm orzo and meat it just blended in and gave it a very savory flavor. How wonderful to make an orzo dish without a stick of butter! Read More

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Mandi.

07/14/2008

Fabulous! My husband and in-laws raved. I used about half the called for lamb and may use a little less next time although we are not big carnivores. I might also lightly rinse the meat after cooking and add the coriander later as the meat was a bit greasy. All the flavors were wonderful!!! Read More

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garzarox

02/02/2006

This recipe is amazing everything tasted wonderful together. I would encourage anyone to try. Read More

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Brandy Lee

05/04/2006

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Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 461.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 51 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 38 %

saturated fat: 57 %

cholesterol: 29 %

vitamin a iu: 58 %

niacin equivalents: 67 %

vitamin b6: 26 %

vitamin c: 57 %

folate: 37 %

calcium: 29 %

iron: 20 %

magnesium: 23 %

potassium: 16 %

sodium: 21 %

thiamin: 31 %

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*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.