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Two wooden bowls filled with spinach, feta, and orzo salad.
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Spinach Feta Orzo Salad

Spinach feta orzo salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, combining tender orzo pasta with fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: feta, greek, orzo, pasta salad, salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Add the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts to the bowl with the cooked orzo.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and champagne vinegar until well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Pour the olive oil and vinegar dressing over the orzo salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more olive oil, vinegar, salt, or pepper according to your preference.
  • Chill the orzo salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the chilled orzo salad as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 313mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g