Recipes Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad 4.6 (59) 48 Reviews 8 Photos A bright, flavorful array of Mediterranean ingredients! Recipe by JULIEP Updated on January 4, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 8 8 8 8 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 lemon, zested and juiced ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 5 green onions, chopped 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Directions Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain. 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. 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 461 Calories 25g Fat 35g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 461 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 11g 57% Cholesterol 88mg 29% Sodium 535mg 23% Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 4g Protein 26g Vitamin C 34mg 170% Calcium 285mg 22% Iron 4mg 20% Potassium 577mg 12% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved