Spinach and Orzo Salad Recipe
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Spinach and Orzo Salad

By: Christine R. 
"A light, easy to make salad that's pleasing to the palate."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (381)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 490 | Total Fat: 26.9g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2005 by Mallinda   view full review
This was eaten enthusiastically by the people at a pot luck dinner. Because of time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by Kathryn   view full review
I LOVE this salad. I add sun dried tomatoes and kalamata olives as well. I find that you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2004 by BATCAVES   view full review
This was delicious and is a new favorite. I added black olives, artichokes, and sun-dried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by ANGCHICK   view full review
I used farfalle instead of orzo and since my husband does not care for feta, I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2005 by ameliab   view full review
Loved it - so good for any occasion. Barely used any Olive Oil - and put the juice of 1 lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2002 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Oh my this was wonderful. I could've eaten just this for a couple of days and been very happy....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by Kim   view full review
I made this salad for Thanksgiving and added dried cranberries and used half of the oil and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2002 by SPEAK2LANG   view full review
Yum! What a great flavor. I will make this again and again! Even 1/2 the recipe makes a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2002 by JF224   view full review
I left out the pine nuts (not a big fan), but added some strips of leftover roast chicken I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I used a combo of arugula and spinach and some much needed seasonings. Everyone really enjoyed...

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