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Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad

SUBMITTED BY: prell2k4      PHOTO BY: SLJ6

"This is a wonderfully light salad for those hot summer nights. If you like, it goes well with the addition of either tuna or grilled chicken."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min
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Original recipe yield: 8 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar capers, with liquid
  • 12 ounces basil-flavored feta cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, then pour the orzo into a bowl, and toss with the butter to keep it from sticking; set aside.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, and pine nuts. Cook and stir until the pine nuts have toasted to a light golden brown.
  3. Stir the pine nut mixture into the orzo along with the olives, capers, feta cheese, spinach, and lemon juice. Serve either warm or cold, but it's better the next day.
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Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by auntwendy9
Yummy!!! This was delicious, and so easy to make. I was just cooking for me, so I halved it, it still made plenty. I skipped the capers and olives because I can't stand them, but next time I make this (and I will be making this a lot!) I will add them. Shared this at lunch with coworkers and they liked it too, thanks for an easy and delicious recipe!

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Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by SLJ6
Scrumptious! Loved this as well as my family. Delicious flavors, loved the fresh spinach, capers and the basil feta. This was a delicious and yes Refreshing salad. Thanks Prell2K4! A winner recipe!

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Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by SunnyByrd
This is really tasy. I also skipped the chicken broth, used fresh herbs, and plain feta. I did add xtra lemon and olive oil, as mine turned out a little bit dry... Can't wait to try it tomorrow! Thanks prell2k4!!

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Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Living In: Sterling, Virginia, USA
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 599

  • Total Fat: 36.2g
  • Cholesterol: 44mg
  • Sodium: 1692mg
  • Total Carbs: 51.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20.5g

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