Best Orzo And Spinach Salad Recipes

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SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD



Spinach and Orzo Salad image

Provided by Liza Schoenfein

Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Sauté     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Feta     Spinach     Spring     Summer     Self     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 pound cooked orzo
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
4 ounces chopped feta or haloumi cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a small pan, warm oil over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer garlic and whatever oil remains in the pan to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons juice, 2 teaspoons zest, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Add spinach and toss lightly. Add orzo, olives, cheese, onion and mint. Toss to combine; serve.

ORZO SALAD WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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Make and share this Orzo Salad With Spinach and Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Columbus Foodie

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb orzo pasta, cooked until al dente and cooled
15 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
6 ounces feta cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, garlic, and pepper together. Slowly add olive oil until it begins to thicken and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl toss pasta, olives, onions, celery, spinach, nuts, and feta cheese until fully combined.
  • Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are covered. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Tip: toast pine nuts on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven or in a non stick sauté pan over medium heat until golden brown. Be careful not to burn.

LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, AND FETA



LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, AND FETA image

Categories     Side

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orzo
Salt-about 1/2 tsp. for boiling water
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 asparagus spears, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup packed fresh spinach
Juice of 1 large lemon
1/3 cup feta cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium sauce pan, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Add the salt. Stir in orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain orzo and set aside. 2. In a small sauce pan, saute garlic in olive oil. Add in asparagus pieces. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Stir in spinach. Cook until asparagus is tender and the spinach shrinks down. 3. Put the orzo in a medium bowl and add in the vegetables. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the orzo and vegetables. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Taste-add more lemon juice if you wish. The lemon I used was huge, so I only needed to use one lemon. If you need more juice, go ahead. 4. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top of the salad. Serve warm.

ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD



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The dressing is what makes this orzo salad recipe special. If you taste it on its own, it seems strong and tangy. But once it's combined with the orzo and other ingredients, magic happens. From the spicy taste of cumin to the minty taste of thyme, you can taste each spice. This salad is cool and full of Mediterranean flavors....

Provided by Grace Pulley

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 lb orzo pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
3 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 pinch dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
3 oz fresh spinach leaves, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 red bell peppper, chopped
1/2 c Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 c scallions, minced
2 tsp capers, rinsed and drained
3 Tbsp Feta cheese, crumbled
3 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Cook orzo 8 to 10 minutes or al dente. Rinse briefly in cold water, drain and add to a large bowl.
  • 2. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • 3. Prepare the dressing by combining the remaining oil through cumin, whisking until smooth.
  • 4. Toss with orzo.
  • 5. Add spinach, pepper, olives, scallions, and capers. At this point, salad can be refrigerated for several hours.
  • 6. At serving time, add crumbled Feta cheese and pine nuts.

LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, AND TOFU FETA RECIPE - (4/5)



Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Spinach, and Tofu Feta Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by GuidingVegan

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orzo
Salt-about 1/2 tsp. for boiling water
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 asparagus spears, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup packed fresh spinach
Juice of 1 large lemon
1/3 cup tofu feta cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium sauce pan, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Add the salt. Stir in orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain orzo and set aside. 2. In a small sauce pan, saute garlic in olive oil. Add in asparagus pieces. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Stir in spinach. Cook until asparagus is tender and the spinach shrinks down. 3. Put the orzo in a medium bowl and add in the vegetables. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the orzo and vegetables. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Taste-add more lemon juice if you wish. The lemon I used was huge, so I only needed to use one lemon. If you need more juice, go ahead. 4. Sprinkle tofu feta cheese over the top of the salad. Serve warm. (I also liked the salad cold.)

WILD OATS GREEK ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD



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I had this at the Wild Oats deli...it is to die for...they have the recipe on their website...so here it is.

Provided by DogAndCatDoc

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons mint, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, Wild Oats Organic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 (10 ounce) package Baby Spinach, organic, rough chopped
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente and drain.
  • Whisk together the mint, garlic, oregano, red pepper, salt, oil and vinegar, set aside.
  • Place orzo in a large bowl.
  • Stir in spinach, feta, onion, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • Toss with vinaigrette.
  • Serve immediately or chill for 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 504.3, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 10.4

ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this Orzo and Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by julimac

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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,olives, basil and pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.1, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 435, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6, Protein 14.5

LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPAGUS, SPINACH AND FETA



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Categories     Leafy Green

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orzo
1/2 t salt for boiling water
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 t olive oil
8 asparagus spears cut in 1 in pieces
1 cup packed fresh spinach
Juice of one large lemon
1/3 cup feta cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the salt. Stir in the orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside to drain. In a small saucepan sauté the garlic in olive oil. Add in aspagus pieces. Sauté 3-4 min. Stir in spinach. Cook until asparagus is tender and spinach shrinks down Put orzo in a medium bowl and add in vegetables. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice over the orzo and vegetables. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Taste add more lemon juice if desired Sprinkle feta over top of salad. Serve warm. Also good cold.

SPINACH AND FETA RICE OR ORZO SALAD



SPINACH AND FETA RICE OR ORZO SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Side     No-Cook

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1.5 cups (375 ml) uncooked long grain white rice or orzo
1 small bunch fresh spinach or 1/2 bag of prewashed spinach
1/2-3/4 of a small purple onion, finely chopped
1 cup (250 ml) crumbled feta cheese
grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tbs rice vinegar
2 tbs canola or olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice or orzo and cool in fridge until room temp or cold. Transfer to large bowl. Clean spinach - can stack a bunch of leaves, roll them up and thinly slice whole bunch. Add sliced spinach to orzo, along with onion, feta and lemon zest. Toss everything well. Squeeze lemon juice over salad and drizzle with rice vinegar, oil and salt & pepper to taste. Toss to coat well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD



Spinach and Orzo Salad image

A light, easy-to-make salad that's pleasing to the palate.

Provided by Christine R.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
½ pound crumbled feta cheese
½ red onion, finely chopped
¾ cup pine nuts
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 349.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SPINACH AND FETA ORZO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Vegetarian     Grill/Barbecue     Drink

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box of orzo
1 large (9oz) bag of spinach
½ feta cheese
½ red onion, finely chopped
black olives, pitted and sliced
1 package of cherry tomatoes
1 lemon - juiced and with zest
½ bunch of fresh basil, chopped
¼ white ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
(optional - can add sundried tomatoes or marinated artichoke hearts)

Steps:

  • 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.

LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, SPINACH AND FETA | VANILLA AND BEAN



Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Spinach and Feta | Vanilla And Bean image

Packed with asparagus, spinach, toasted almonds and feta, Lemon Orzo Salad is easy to make! Finished with a lemony dressing, it's make ahead easy.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 C (185g) Orzo Pasta
1 3/4 C (410g) Vegetable Broth
1 lb (430g) Asparagus (ends snapped, cut into bit size pieces)
1/2 C (70g) Almonds (blanched or whole)
1 1/2 C (215g) Yellow Bell Pepper (medium dice)
3 C (105g) Spinach (packed, then chopped)
3/4 C (110g) Kalamata Olives (quartered)
1/2 C (85g) Feta (crumbled)
1/3 C (12g) Chives (chopped fine, or use 3 green onions, chopped)
Fist-Full of Fresh Herbs such as Parsley and/or Basil (curly or flat leaf, chopped fine)
1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt (more to taste)
Fresh Ground Pepper (to taste)
3 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice (from about 2 lemons (add up to another teaspoon for even more lemony goodness!))
1 tsp Lemon Zest (about one lemon)
2 tsp Fresh Garlic (microplained or finely chopped, from about 2 medium cloves)

Steps:

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SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz uncooked orzo
10 oz baby spinach
1/2 lb crumbled feta
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
3/4 c pine nuts
1/2 t dried basil
1/4 t white pepper
1/2 c olive oil
1/2 c balsamic vinegar
chopped black ollives

Steps:

  • 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.

GREEK SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD



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Learning to prepare Mediterranean, healthy food. Tried this recipe on my family, and now it is a huge hit . The pine nuts add crunch and protein, and the orzo completes it as a meal salad,

Provided by Peggy O'Brien @irishpeggy

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cup(s) baby spinach leaves ( stems removed)
1/2 cup(s) red onion- diced or sliced thin
1/3 box(es) orzo pasta (cooked)
1/2 cup(s) pine nuts - toasted in oven
4 ounce(s) feta cheese - crumbled
1/2 bottle(s) greek vinaigrette ( prefer marie's)
1/4 bottle(s) lemon vinaigrette ( marzetti')
4 ounce(s) grape tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and drain baby spinach leaves, remove stems.
  • Cook orzo pasta according to directions on box.
  • Slice or chop red onion: Toast pine nuts in 350 oven for 5-10 minutes ( foil or cookie sheet). If desired slice grape tomatoes in half.
  • Combine both types of prepared salad dressing mentioned in recipe. Add all ingredients in salad bowl and toss with the combined dressing to taste.

ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dry orzo
2 T olive oil
1 bag baby spinach or spinach arugula blend, chopped
3.5 oz canned pimentos, chopped
5 oz chopped artichoke hearts, packaged in oil, chopped
shaved parmesean to taste

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in salted water until done, al dente. Rinse in cold water and drain. Place in large serving bowl. Add olive oil and toss. When orzo is cool, add spinach, pimentos, artichokes and mix. Add oil from artichoke jar until seasoned to taste. Add parmesean and mix. Garnish with additional parmesean and serve.

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