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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: feta, greek, orzo, pasta salad, salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell
- 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
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!
Serving: 1g | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 313mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g