Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad Recipe
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Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad

By: JULIEP 
"A bright, flavorful array of Mediterranean ingredients!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 461 | Total Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 88mg 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 Jul. 11, 2005 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
YUM. I made this with sauted spiced chicken breast instead of lamb, left out the olive oil and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2005 by LEROYJ2307   view full review
This is a really recipe. Be warned that the prep time is longer than 15 minutes. It take...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by dean p.   view full review
This is truly outstanding! Lovely mediterranean flavors in every bite. Simple to make and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2004 by NEPENTHE   view full review
This is now one of my favorites! It is delicious and is faily simple to make. I will never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2004 by JULIEP   view full review
Out of this world!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by JK20165   view full review
This was wonderful although I made several substitutions. I used chicken breast instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by A_ELKINS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good! I made the following changes: used ground lean turkey instead of lamb; used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by 0morphine0   view full review
Fabulous! My husband and in-laws raved. I used about half the called for lamb and may use a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by Emily Duff   view full review
Great recipe! I really like the orzo paired with spinach, tomatoes, and feta. I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2006 by garzarox   view full review
This recipe is amazing, everything tasted wonderful together. I would encourage anyone to try.

 

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